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@Ankush R.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Normal wear and tear refers to deterioration over time from ordinary use, but damage like a large oil stain in the driveway from a vehicle is preventable and would fall under tenant responsibility.

Perhaps they're also open to some financing solutions as well.Pre-Listing Home Improvements - Curbio - Curbio

., before December 30If the earliest possible date investor was actively carrying on a trade or business was December 30, 2004, then any expenses incurred in that year but incurred “before the day on which the active trade or business” began, all the expenses incurred from January 1 through December 29, 2004--would be, by definition, start-up expenses whose deductibility, and possible amortization, is expressly dealt with by section 195 (Start up amortization).Court case for reference: Code Sec(s): 162; 195Docket: Dkt No. 30077-07.Date Issued: 04/30/2009Judge: Opinion by Gustafson, J.Tax Year(s): Year 2004.Disposition: Decision for Commissioner.

What are you referring to when you say more affordable housing?  

I have set up a few groups but its nice to have someone who has more RIE success so feel free to reach out or send me an email.Be nice to have another person I can refer to for my customers that want to talk to a local and may know more.

I found the best solution was to set up auto pays for all the accounts and then make a google doc with all the info broken down by property for periodic reviews.

The ones who can navigate tricky situations and offer creative solutions really stand out.

But there is a solution….always the solution here in SF.