Our slow season is months with some of the best weather IMO and people come here to escape bad weather further North.Heated pools are great, but have you ever looked at the extra cost of energy and maintenance?

Looking to purchase one and struggling with the right calculators to determine the real metrics.As I understand it (recently looked at buying a former bnb) you need to treat it like any other STR with your extra costs such as food, etc  baked in to the expenses.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

I recommend spending a little extra money and pay to have trade specific people inspect the property too, not just an inspector.

That could mean renting extra rooms out to roommates or buying 2-4 units, living in one, and renting the others.

I've had negative experiences with a bad general contractor and a non-paying renter (leading to an eviction), so I'm being extra cautious in selecting the right lender this time.Could anyone recommend a trustworthy lender in the Los Angeles area who can guide me through this difficult time?

I retired from the Army about two years ago, and during the last 3 years serving I started investing in real estate for extra income on the side.

You pay in the rate for the extra leverage.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!