Why are you paying the utility bills, is there a logical reason for this decision on your part.As for methods to encourage conservation it is a waste of time with tenants when the cost to them is zero.

I was interested in using IRA funds to lend through one of the crowd funding platforms, specifically realty shares.  

We as a company underwrite every DST that comes our way and if it does not meet or underwriting criteria we will not post it on our platform.

I would encourage you to run some different scenarios to make sure this works for you.

Hello BP family,This is be a simple post of encouragement to others who are struggling starting out in real estate and haven't even bought their first house.I am 22 years old, haven't held the same job for longer than 9 months (the one I'm currently working), and I haven't bought a house before.

I actually had a concern about this knowing that measure L had recently passed and it turns out the North Richmond is outside of the jurisdiction of Richmond proper so the ordinance would not apply based on what I was told.It's still good to check with the new rent program office to make sure. http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3364/Richmond-Rent-Pr...I encourage you to look into EBRHA (a rental property owner association) if you do end up getting into the rental property business.

There's really no shortage of platforms. 

I encourage you to get a clear idea of how you want your properties to be managed, and interview several property managers to ensure they can assist you make your dream a reality.  

@Wayne Snell Thanks for the encouragement and the general figures...I'll send you a PM.I guess another way to ask would be...if you're focusing on:PerformingNon-performingNon-performing secondsSome blend of the aboveWhat are the annual ROI figures you're shooting for and what level of risk do you feel you're at to achieve those figures?  

It is encouraging