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9 August 2019 | 4 replies
@Jorge Garcia Different skiptrace sites usually have possible related people on there as well as possible e-mails, business names, etc.
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27 August 2019 | 7 replies
@E BradyThat's great to know it's normal to feel this way.
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7 August 2019 | 77 replies
-Also, having SFR with an ADU as a rental, I believe falls under "multi-family usage" and will be subject to RENT CONTROL caps of 4% per year..
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13 August 2019 | 5 replies
@Jonathon Weber@E Brady Are there any tax-related benefits of LLC?
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4 August 2019 | 5 replies
@David Nacco - first make sure to account for the following expenses in your calculations:1) Mortgage2) Mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) or FHA Risk base3) Property Taxes4) City Taxes5) HOA (Home Owner’s Association) Dues and Fees and Assessments6) Insurance a) Property Hazard Insurance (0.3-0.45%) b) Flood Insurance c) Earthquake Insurance d) Umbrella Insurance7) Vacancy Rate (usually 8% - the equivalent to one month a year, or 5-6% if multifamily and/or if experienced, if not use 8%)8) Utilities (you’ll have these if your tenant is not covering them and/or during vacancy) a) Water § Sewer § Garbage b) Electricity c) Natural Gas d) Propane9) General Maintenance (usually 5%) a) Upkeep § Landscaping b) Snow removal c) Repairs d) New Appliances e) Make ready10) Capital Expenditures (usually 5%, higher is the property is old and obsolete, less if fully rehabbed and all mechanicals and roof are new)11) Property Management (8%, even if you self manage, your time still has value and there might be a time when you'll want to be completely hands off or you'll not be able to do it, vacation, retirement, etc.), including...
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6 August 2019 | 7 replies
'Rural' markets will always be transacted the old school way and need a personal touch and personal expertise.I have an alternate name, ph# (an old landline #) and e-mail address for potential salesy stuff.
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24 September 2019 | 78 replies
So I usually use early mornings to do non-intense tasks like answering e-mail.
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4 August 2019 | 1 reply
Hoarder let cats go wild...I know Kilz is a good Brand but besides price, what is the best one to cover cat urine smell...is the Kilz Max REALLY any better than the Original Kilz?