You'll be moving into an area called the Inland Empire which is comprised of the 2 monstrously huge counties of San Bernardino and Riverside (this is where Murrieta is).

The big issue I found when researching it is that you need to buy soaps and plant plants that are compatible with one another - this would be very difficult to enforce with tenants.

We're obviously unfamiliar with the politics of the Association but it just sounds like the Board is comprised of homeowners, and, as usual, the investor is not appreciated, thus, they're desire to cap the rentals.

Granted, it is comprised of (2) 2 bedroom units and (8) 3 bedroom units and was basically totally destroyed in the fire, but I am still concerned that 6 months to complete this rehab is too aggressive.And finally, I don't know exactly how to estimate the gut rehab costs for this building and although I believe I'm underwriting this conservatively, I'm worried I won't have enough money to complete the rehab. 

Hi Amber Koontz and Jane Alstatt,First of all sorry for the delay.These are two apartment communities located approximately 2.0 miles from the Houston Galleria district and comprises a total of 1,416 units and almost 40 acres of real estate.

I have always used hot water and Dawn dish soap.  

Or, can you filter strongly so that you end up with a beta or soft launch comprised of people who are going to contribute a lot more than cash?

Portfolio consists of 1/2 block comprising 4 upstair/downstair duplexes, a single family home and 8-plex.

Vacancy - Rent rate and occupancy rate go hand-in-hand - monitor REVPAR per weekday/weekend/month to really know how you're doingutilities including wifi and surveillance - ideally with remote monitoring and locked in at reasonable temps, smoking/noise/party detectors perishable supplies (paper, coffee, soaps, etc.), linens (towels, sheets, comforters - they need to be thrown out every 3-12 months), Lawn care - not just mow and blow, but garden beds tooPest control - 80/qtr furniture - it doesn't last forever.Maintenance - normal + changing light bulbs, fixing furniture, loose doorknobs, etc.Administrative software - dynamic pricing engine, guest communication system Hosting fees - this is not a passive model.

The worst are the ones who insist it's going to hurt their pets.Call the landscape company up and ask if they'll run a 95% white vinegar and 5% dish soap solution mix through a separate 2-gallon sprayer if you buy it for them.