A capital expenditure is money spent by a business or organization on acquiring or maintaining fixed assets, such as land, buildings, and equipment.

However, as a matter of practice, its better to have fresh leases/rental agreements signed fairly often.

Hello,A job relocation to San Francisco CA early this year is making me ponder if I should be selling my owner occupied duplex in Jersey City and buy something in Berkeley CA due to its proximity to San Francisco and has some fairly decent schools  for my kids and also UC Berkeley .The low  2.5% interest rate on the Jersey City property turned into a golden chain but I think I am done with managing tenants and property and would like to get more into an Equity play.

Here’s a refined version of your message that maintains your original questions and concerns while improving clarity and flow:Hello,Since January, I haven't received the full rental payment from the property management company.

These areas attract not only residents but also tourists and second-home buyers, maintaining high real estate activity year-round.While there is a slight dip in demand during winter, Southern California’s diverse economy, international appeal, and housing shortage make it one of the more stable markets for real estate investment.

You will find many resource here that are more than willing to help you out with just about anything.I am a broker on the lending side of things and have a fairly solid presence in TX. 

Multi-family units (duplexes, triplexes) allow you to maximize rental income while maintaining some personal space.

Hey everyone,Fairly new to real estate investing and I was wondering, what ways have you found the most successful in finding off market deals?

They paid the rent and you haven't given them an opportunity to fix the other issues.You may want to reach out to more experienced investors to understand what having a rental is really like because what you described is fairly normal. 30% of our portfolio is late every month but your only concern is if they actually pay.

People who sell to developers have properties in disrepair that they cannot afford to maintain.