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8 December 2024 | 4 replies
Days on market is about 2 months, slightly better than earlier this year but relatively speaking, it's still a more balanced market compared to rest of the Bay Area.
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10 December 2024 | 11 replies
DT Long Beach: beachy urban setting with smaller units 1bdr; close to tourist attractions, and thinking I can STR one unit; BUT high crime rate (90 percentile); properties are older but more attractiveIs it better to go into a slightly better neighborhood in boring Riverside or a more crime ridden area of cool kid Long Beach?
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9 December 2024 | 7 replies
However, if you have a more extensive portfolio or plan to become larger in the next year or two, I would look for a double-entry system that allows bank reconciliations.
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7 December 2024 | 11 replies
You also have the option of only owning the real estate or the business as well.I can’t think of a more fulfilling and pride of ownership opportunity in real estate than owning really incredible homes providing better care than big box facilities.
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6 December 2024 | 1 reply
Do a more thorough uinspection before purchasing and learn what exactly it will cost to rehab it before going all in.
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9 December 2024 | 14 replies
In the rentals where I wanted to provide a more relaxing, unplugged experience, guests were still all "Where're the TVs?!?".
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5 December 2024 | 10 replies
Therefore, I try to find a more user friendly web site that can distill the above into something that is readable.
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19 January 2025 | 354 replies
I clicked on a More information link but it just took me to register.
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8 December 2024 | 9 replies
It sounds like a more personal decision based on your goals.
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7 December 2024 | 2 replies
Being flexible in a way that still protects your investment can help build a better relationship.However, if they’re not responsive or don’t show good faith, you might need to take a more formal step, like issuing a notice to pay or quit.