I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

I removed the chimney entirely and installed a full HVAC system, making it the only house on the block with modern heating and cooling.

My husband and I have a short term rental a block from the beach but while I was there I met a woman who is now contemplating renting from us September - December which is pretty exciting.I have a lot of enthusiasm for the market and wish other people did too!

We added a hot tub to our studio thats 6 blocks back from the beach and it won't stop booking.

You were correct that you can discourage/block an applicant from applying without breaking a fair housing policy if your application process requires them to tour. 

Many people around here don't have internet service, so I set up a deposit-only account at a local bank 4 blocks from my rental.

Apparently he blocked me because someone else I know was watching and did not see any of my messages. 

And the show Bargain Block really ignited my interest.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blocked-wall-street-homebuyer...

Mello Roos are bonds that are floated to do off and on site development and then added to the tax bill. there is also 1915 act bonds etc.. if there was not the ability to float bonds CA would never have developed as it has as the up front captial for major improvements would have been a major stumbling block..