I understand that the law in CA limiting landlords to a max of one month's deposit went into effect on July 1.

I currently have 4 properties, 3 being rentals and 1 as a primary. Im learning as I go but here is what I did.
The very first house AKA house 1 I bought back in 2011 was a foreclosed property that i purchased for ar...

And then there's the stipple effect....

I believe sharing our experiences and strategies can help us all navigate this new regulatory landscape more effectively.

(Im not going to include niche strategies that likely don't apply to investors on the average, because that is the topic of discussion).When you look at prices and interest rates together (so everyone is aware, comparing historical interest rates literally makes no sense), and take into account the effects of inflation, real estate is 20-30% more expensive than it was in 2008.

Which one of the paid lead generation sites are you finding most effective for getting lead lists and which mail houses are the most cost effective? 

Any major changes like adding shelving or something to that effect is not allowed.

This strategy helps offset W2 income effectively.

Communication has been a major issue, and I'm finding it difficult to get timely updates or clear answers from them.Given these challenges, I am losing faith in their ability to manage the property effectively and am seriously considering switching to a new property manager.Has anyone experienced similar issues?

I recognize my poor handling of abatement contractor resulted in virtually no progress when COVID lockdowns went into effect.