. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

Focus your energy on moving forward. if you need help with people to get the space ready again to rent let us know.

I just finished a project in Torrance, CA, and I found that California has a lot of additional requirements related to energy code and seismic design.Construction: it helps to get a contractor involved early in the design process.

But I generally ignore it because I don't want to waste energy on it. 

With many seasoned real estate investors locked into low first mortgage rates and large equity positions, many borrowers and investors have been exploring tapping second position loans like home equity lines of credit...

It has to be move in ready, but there are exceptions for minor updates like energy efficiency updates.

After the third time, we tell him we want to do a pilot study of life bulb longevity and energy savings.

Last night I heard about a friend who had their electric bill go from $100 per month to $800 per month because the landlord did a repair to two of them and cross wired them causing my friend’s to short and use 8X the amount of energy for the month.

All this worrying about if this guy has a license or not is a complete waste of time and energy.

I recently retired from the military and I don't want to ask for permission to do something reasonable anymore since I had to for 29 yrs.As the owner your little bit of energy savings and wear and tear on the unit will cost you hundreds if not thousands in lost revenue.