It's good to build a reputation of reliable person who stands by what they say and does his best to deliver the best product for the buck.Never forget, this is a for profit business.

Very reliable and flexible rates are often more competitive then brokerage lenders or banks.

. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

As far as purchasing leads, I don't know a reliable source. 

I just finished a project in Torrance, CA, and I found that California has a lot of additional requirements related to energy code and seismic design.Construction: it helps to get a contractor involved early in the design process.

Focus your energy on moving forward. if you need help with people to get the space ready again to rent let us know.

- Do you have any reliable contractors who have experience in doing rehab work for your properties? 

With many seasoned real estate investors locked into low first mortgage rates and large equity positions, many borrowers and investors have been exploring tapping second position loans like home equity lines of credit...

There’s been very few properties sold in the neighborhood and the even the Bigger Pockets website couldn’t give a reliable value estimate due to lack of comps.

But I generally ignore it because I don't want to waste energy on it.