
11 August 2021 | 9 replies
If the pipe is cracked all the plumbers are going to want to dig it all up and replace the pipe, very expensive.

7 September 2021 | 3 replies
For the last 20 years I have been in the home itegration industry designing and installing smart homes(home theater, security, cameras, computer networking, lighting control, etc.) as a project manager.

13 September 2021 | 21 replies
You are going to need appreciation because a $90k home that rents for $900 will generate a low double digit return at best (for an active real estate strategy).

20 August 2021 | 64 replies
This has never happened before to this extent, but the deficit in the late 1970's pushed interest rates into double digits and currently we are equal to that deficit times 100.

25 August 2021 | 4 replies
Has a gate, but I don't see any security cameras or systems on buildings. $50,000h.

16 August 2021 | 9 replies
We also provide life jackets.Our Vrbo agreement says they must wear provided life jackets and they have to digitally acknowledge this when they book.We also say they must bring their own correct fitting life jackets for toddlers and babies.

17 August 2021 | 10 replies
The video clip shows carpet that needs to be replaced (and hopefully not with carpet), a few (emphasis on few meaning not many) kids toys and possibly a closet door that is missing but the camera pans so fast it is hard to tell.

25 August 2021 | 49 replies
The government wants a "central bank digital currency", so they can manipulate it.

31 August 2021 | 21 replies
The past 12 months we've had nearly double digit appreciation and we are projected to have nearly the same level of appreciation the next 12 months.
30 December 2020 | 8 replies
Outsourcing to a PM sounds like the path of lease resistance, but not without its own challenges.PROS of Outsourcing:Hands-off managementDon't have to worry about things like having to manage local staff (1 PM and 1 maintenance person) or possible employee turnover, which could create short to mid-term challenges to manage if we were living in another state and had to handle until a replacement was foundAbility to focus on growth and acquisitions and not daily managementAbility to be almost a fully "digital" operation rather than a "brick and mortar" management--although that sounds odd as real estate is very tangible and one of the reasons we initially focused on this assetCONS of Outsourcing:Afraid PM company won't be as cost-conscious with managing expenses and especially repair/maintenance costsOverall concern with PM keeping up on the condition and quality of buildings as they are nowGeneral concern that maintenance, including preventative maintenance items, will be not kept up as we do nowObviously the cost incurred to the PM company and mark-up to have them manage maintenance/repairs they generally chargeOur largest concerns mainly come down to how overall property maintenance, repairs, and larger capital expenses will be managed (i.e. what if there is a large flood on the 3rd floor apartment that floods down to the 1st floor, will a PM company be able to successfully remediate that in as least of time as possible and for the lowest cost?)