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I'm working on a new investment property. It has a standard 1600 SF 3/2 LTR but it has a 600 SF ADU 1/1 studio that I want to use as an STR.
Looking for advice since this will be my first STR.
1. What are the bes...
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Hi all, I want to start a thread about the pros and cons of listing STRs with a personal individual hosting account vs as a 'brand' or 'business' account. I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should b...
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Spring of 2017 I had two bathrooms for a single story rental (in CA) remodeled. Changed out the tub, shower head, piping, valve, lights, toilet, sink/cabinet -cosmetic update. The person I hired to do the work said ev...
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Unit is part of a 4plex. Each unit has a small (8'x10') deck on the back, maybe a foot or less off the ground. They are in fine structural shape, but are probably due for a refinish. One of our new tenants (have rente...
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Hi all,
I started completing course requirements for the CA RE broker's license a few years ago. Now, I'm in the process of picking it up again and actually completing it. However, I was just told that the re...
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After my multiple posts on all your help in how-to help on screening and other related rental criteria, I have finally found the tenant who is signing the lease on Saturday! To anyone interested from my previous post,...
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Potential SF property for $70k, rent would be $800-900. Upon reviewing paperwork, noted that the foundation is check to have issues and cracks on the wall. Should I even waste my time and money paying appraisals etc o...
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CORONAVIRUS IS AFFECTING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
We have an office/retail building and our retail clients are having a difficult time with the shutdowns related to the coronavirus. Two businesses have closed their do...
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Okay I need some advice.
We have a small apartment unit. During a windstorm a piece of siding blew off and damaged one of the tenants cars. The tenant is asking us to pay the $500 deposit.
I have never had in ...