Always brings up the age old question: Are STRs really contributing to any element of a further housing crisis, or is this hotel lobbyists just pushing their own agenda to get more money in their pockets?

-Add Decorative Elements: Small touches like a charming birdhouse, a unique garden sculpture, or a stylish outdoor rug can add personality and charm to your home's exterior.

They don't like heat, which is why many computers have fans.

But I would be somewhat concerned about satisfying a “hostile” element in an adverse possession claim given OP admittedly was unaware of the interest until recently.

A garage that is not properly insulated may be uncomfortable to live in and may not meet local building codes for habitation.Heating and cooling: In order to make the garage comfortable to live in, you will need to install heating and cooling systems.

I had one concern about the older heating system in the property and needing to replace it soon, but OCF was even willing to add a clause to the purchase agreement where they would replace it if it failed within the first year.Communication has always been top-notch, which is exactly what you want as an out-of-state investor.The estimated cap rate has been spot on at 10% so far, so OCF does not inflate the estimate to make sales!

There are also winter issues (e.g frozen pipes possibly bursting and having to crank up the heat to prevent that) that we don't deal with in CA.

A contract is legally binding when it has the following elements:1.Consideration - An exchange of value between the parties.

Some tenants will leave windows open with the heat on.

Year built3. year of updates (roof, plumbing, heating, electric)4.