Now, we haven't received any rent from the new property manager for the last 9 months.

Contact the utility provider and get a historical average based on the last year of use.

Rent control on MF and if prop 33 passes (last polling I saw had it ahead) it could apply to all housing.  

I think by waiting to last minute to put things together you miss items and year end tax planning becomes problematic.

I can do all the due diligence beforehand, except the soil I have bought a ton of land at auction and tax sales over the last 40 plus years..

I wonder how long Aircover will last and continues its amazing program. 

I have waived our no pet policy twice in the last few days for guests impacted by fires.  

After buying the property, I also still have $12k in stocks that I plan to use as a last resort.

Lastly, if you’re currently taking a homestead exemption on property taxes, once that drops off (if you’re currently taking chose to transfer the exemption to your new home) your property taxes will likely increase $1k-$2k thus increasing your monthly mortgage.

A friend of mine picked up a duplex there last year for under $150K, added some sweat equity, and turned it into a cash cow.Chattanooga, TN: This market has been quietly making waves.