
2 December 2022 | 27 replies
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16 August 2022 | 82 replies
I don't allow longer stays at my STRs for this reason.Many MTRs, other than Corp Housing, seem to operate like an STR by collecting rent & fees upfront but without the protection of an additional security deposit, just elevated rental rates over a LTR.

21 February 2017 | 8 replies
If you don't delead within 90 days, you're on the hook if the kids have elevated blood lead levels.

17 December 2018 | 4 replies
DAY OF CLOSINGPick Up KeysPick Up Hard Copies of Lease DocumentsPick Up Personal Property (as-needed)BUSINESS PLANMarket Lease RatesGarage / Parking Lease RatesOperating BudgetDistribute Entity EIN # UTILITY TRANSFER/SET UPElectricalElectrical - SCE Auto/Clean and ShowGasWaterSewerTrashTelecom SERVICE CONTRACT SET UPLandscapingLaundry Facility Service (DO NOT EXTEND CONTRACT - SIMPLY REQUEST NEW FORWARDING ADDRESS)Pest ControlJanitoiralPool CleaningFire Equipment (Extinguishers, Alarm Box, etc)Elevator Service ContractCourtesy PatrolWater Servicer Vendor RESIDENT RELATIONSNotice of Change of Ownship / ManagementChange of terms: RUBS, Pet Addendum, NSF, Late Fees, Removal of HVAC from WindowsDistribution of New Resident Keys (Laundry, Gate, Pool, etc) MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONSChange all Locks/Keys {Gates, Utilities & Laundry -- Standard Key}, {Office & Shop -- Special Key}Maintenance ShopTool AuditTrash OutStorage Room & Janitorial RoomsTool AuditTrash OutCreate Building Systems Project ManualWater Main LocationsBuilding Water Shut Off Valve LocationsWater Heater / Boiler Specifications & LocationsSite Lighting Timer or Photosensors LocationsPool Equipment & Timer LocationsGas Main LocationsElectrical Panel/Switch Locations

7 November 2022 | 2 replies
Rental rates historically go up over time or remain flat so it may take a couple years for the rents to catch up to the higher debt costs, should they remain elevated, to entice the buyer pool currently remaining on the sidelines to jump back into the game.

1 April 2013 | 33 replies
While this might be scaled down by smaller injections of capital, the administration here and risk is elevated by the volume.

23 August 2022 | 21 replies
If you buy in a building with elevators, your HOA fees are going to be high.

18 January 2023 | 0 replies
At present, due to elevated prices and financing costs this can be very prohibitive and stall market activity as owners delay selling.

9 January 2023 | 2 replies
Enclosed/multi level utilizes land better, but you add elevator, hallway, and fire extinguisher costs.

14 January 2023 | 7 replies
Structure of property- does it require a lot of upkeep or is it something simple like a block duplex, tile floors, high elevation (avoid flooding)2.