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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
I think 1st year it will be real noticeable 2nd year slightly noticeable.
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21 November 2024 | 14 replies
(Noticed I didn't include architects in that list - from my experience most architects are great at building design but shouldn't try to do land planning.)If you have never done any development like this before than it would make sense to partner with someone who has (or flip it entirely) once you have a site plan of the property's potential.
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18 November 2024 | 8 replies
The people elected her twice; the city floods in a medium rain and boil water notices are frequent due to crumbling infrastructure....but they did find enough money for festive lights for the bridge for the Superbowl.
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16 November 2024 | 2 replies
When you inspect and see that they're not maintaining, give them a written notice of violation with one week to clean and pass another inspection.
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19 November 2024 | 9 replies
You'll also want to ensure you have a good property manager to look after the upkeep of the property if you are not there to notice anything deteriorating or which may need attention.Creating an LLC in California could cost you a minimum tax of $800 every year.
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10 November 2024 | 12 replies
However, with the frequent incidents and the persistent odor, even after cleaning, I’m beginning to wonder if this has become the norm for STRs in urban areas.Any advice or tips on how to prevent this would be greatly appreciated!
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18 November 2024 | 9 replies
That would be my next move based on what I'm noticing in the area.
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14 November 2024 | 15 replies
Stay patient and persistent—it may take time to find the right property.
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14 November 2024 | 8 replies
Nothing to be offended by or feel scammed by.My contracts say 30 days notice but most of the time I will enforce a 2 week "paid notice" minimum.
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15 November 2024 | 2 replies
It was an automatic membership renewal with zero notice to me to decide if I wanted this or not.