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Dominic Holt Property Management Recommendations AZ?
31 December 2024 | 10 replies
-A water heater issue resulted in repeated mismanagement—confusing unit assignments—leading to extra costs to fix the same issue 3 times and on each occasion "more fixes" needed to the water heaters that I plumber said was needed.
Mike Montanye Deal Machine Customer Service
3 January 2025 | 14 replies
I'm really sorry you are upset and I am concerned, I have just spent 30 minutes looking over your account and am wanting to learn what we could do better.For clarity, the $50 increments are for direct mail and dialer minute usage.
Phillip Austin Should I fire one of my owners?
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Tenant submitted a work order for low water pressure in 2 bathrooms- Tenant submitted a work order because the garage door doesn't close all the way and left a 2-3 inch gap at the bottom- Owner initially refused to address either work order- Owner demanding the tenants place furniture pads on each piece of furniture- Owner calling multiple times to speak through the work orders, asking when they've been scheduled, calling a couple days later requesting the invoices- Owner calling because they want to access their storage in the basement so they can remove several pieces of furniture being stored- Owner now emailing requesting multiple property inspections throughout the lease cycle- Owner questioning my experience and relative PM knowledge because I'm not following up with her in a timely manner (the following day after the work order)Keep in mind, this is 2 weeks after the tenants had moved in and the tenants are very happy in the home.This is something we see on a regular basis.
Brian Stinson Insurance deductibles for SFR
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
From what I've seen, the days of the $1,000 and $2,500 deductibles for fire, lightening, water damage (not flood), etc. are becoming harder and harder to find. 
Ryan Rubel Short-term rental purchase, north county coastal. How realistic is this plan?
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
In Oceanside, New non-hosted STRs are prohibited outside of the Coastal Zone as of February 10, 2024.Most HOA's do not allow rentals less than 30 days so that is likely not an option unless you find a couple of places on the water that allow it but usually tough to find below $1M. 
Paul Novak Small & Mighty Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
As a lender I can tell you that argument holds no water.  
Chi Lo Questions about basement apartment
2 January 2025 | 3 replies
Interested in getting some extra income with converting the extra space in the basement into a rentable unit.Basements in a one-family home can be lawfully rented only if the following conditions are met:Compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code for minimum room size.There is a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.The walls, as high as ground level, must be damp- and water-proofed if HPD determines that subsoil conditions on the lot require it.The basement is occupied by one family and does not include boarders.Every room must have at least one window.The bottom of any yard or other required open space cannot be higher than six inches below the window sill of any required window in the room.
Rene Hosman What do you consider a "good" cash flow for a property in 2024?
7 January 2025 | 22 replies
This is calculated after accounting for all expenses, including taxes, insurance, utilities (water, sewer, garbage, electric, gas), and an allowance for maintenance costs (typically 5% of gross rent, adjustable based on the building's condition), as well as management fees.I invest in the Binghamton, NY area both as an investor and as a realtor.
Rene Hosman Are you coming to BiggerPockets Momentum 2025?
31 December 2024 | 4 replies
When the tide does shift, you'll be cruising on Easy Street while the others are still getting in the water, adjusting their goggles, and warming up their muscles.
Carlos Rodrigues Purchasing a property with illegal bathroom
31 December 2024 | 8 replies
Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."