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16 November 2024 | 0 replies
Upgraded kitchens, bathrooms, and other items that hadn't been touched for years What was the outcome?
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16 November 2024 | 2 replies
the kitchen,fridge and bathrooms are disgusting and it is damaging the properties.
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20 November 2024 | 45 replies
The American system is designed for choice, FREE choice.
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16 November 2024 | 2 replies
For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.
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14 November 2024 | 4 replies
I'm a current NARPM member with both the RMP and MPM designations, as well as a member of IREM, where I'm currently working on my CPM.
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20 November 2024 | 18 replies
We even made little signs to go up on the. door and on the kitchen to warn about fraud since it is more likely with self-guided showings.
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19 November 2024 | 19 replies
My family was an investor in a Corporate Housing designated complex and it turned out to be very profitable.
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14 November 2024 | 3 replies
Purchase price: $179,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Lived in the property for 1 year.Knocked down living room wall, replaced Hvac, floors and gutted and remodeled the kitchen, attic insulation, converted the living room and the dining area into rooms.
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14 November 2024 | 1 reply
We gutted the interior down to the cinder blocks, re-designed the unit layout to fit a more modern lifestyle.
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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
Unfortunately, we live in California so we would have to pay significant capital gains if we sell.Hi Scott, depending on the property and if you’re willing to invest in quality interior design, you could make more money as an STR.