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Arron Paulino Potential Garage ADU
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
They are using rules to add multiple ADUs.Here is a list of why adding a single ADU in dingle family  zoned areas in my CA market is typically a poor RE investment:1) The value added by the ADU addition is often significantly less than the cost of adding the ADU.
Anthony Miller Aspiring Residential Investor
7 January 2025 | 11 replies
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Matt Wan Can I buy a property without being physically present for any part?
13 January 2025 | 14 replies
If not, you'll likely need to sign at the US consulate/embassy... and those appointments often need to be scheduled well in advance.
Mark A. McElhannon Basic approach to secure financing on an investment property
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Often times, their approval processes are slow.Credit Unions - Their member structure also subsidizes their financial structure so they can also be a source of low-cost financing.
Jim Vasica Painting pricing question
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
Painters often overestimate their value, so it’s crucial to get multiple quotes.
Pamela Rivas Can foreigners buy Real Estate in Mexico? Legal process explained!
15 January 2025 | 1 reply
Thats really awesome, I travel to Mexico quite often and have been thinking about this.
AJ P. Plumber Walked Away from Job
30 December 2024 | 1 reply
Unfortunately, people in the trades are often good at their trade but poor at managing their business.
Robert Spiegel Security Deposit Deduction: What is reasonable for cleaning
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Ensure you have an itemized invoice from the cleaner, which can help justify the deduction.Reasonable Deductions: Long-term tenants often leave normal wear and tear, so I recommend being lenient on minor issues.
Bob Asad Has Anyone Done Tax Deed Auctions in FL?
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
Often you can't see all that without being there. 
Nathan Noorlun Recommend Property Manager in Sacramento CA
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!