Jon Martin
A lot of empty calendars in the Joshua Tree/YV region this winter
Doing an enemy analysis and wow . .. . Does not look good for hosts. Initial search is centered on Yucca Valley to encompass everything from YV and north to Landers and east to Joshua Tree. For a short notice booking ...
Chris Modzeleski
Security- Los Angeles
I’ve had an issue with a squatter breaking into a vacant rental in LA (near USC). Can anyone recommend a semi-affordable security armed response service that would be able to respond quickly? The LAPD has been less ...
Gunnar Haugen
Feasibility of this “house hacking” alternative??
Hi all, I was hoping folks with some experience might be able to give me a bit of advice. I’m roughly familiar with the idea of housing hacking from this site and the BP podcast. I generally see or hear it described i...
Jeff Thompson
Depreciation
I am still a newbie learning along the way but i need to replace a roof on one of my two properties. Can someone guide me on how much i can depreciate and over what period of time? Thanks so much!
Collin Wilson
Stone Foundation Findings - Would it scare you off?
Hoping someone can give me some advice! I am running the numbers on a property and I am hoping someone can give me some guidance on the stone foundation findings below: It was found that the foundation is out of leve...
Melissa Nash
Effective immediately 45 day moratorium on STRs San Bernardino
I just listened to the San Bernardino board meeting online from what I gathered---- correct me if I am wrong, but this is what I heard: Effective immediately the county issued a 45 day moratorium on any new STR permit...
Ellie Narie
What price would you offer for this 4plex?
I'm looking to buy a 4plex, and my realtor introduced me to an off market deal. The quad has 2/1 units, each renting at 900 a month, and one of them is empty (so perfect for a house hack). My market is very tight, I l...
Bryan Richardson
Electronic lockbox on rentals
Do you guys use electronic/bluetooth lockboxs. We've been using them for about 2 yrs now. We can send potential tenants temporary code to view our homes, it's very convenient. I'm always kinda worried about theft or v...
Calvin Kwan
[Oakland, CA] Subletting
Hi Guys,I have a 5 bedroom unit where one of the roommates is looking to sublet his room. His dad is sick and he needs to be away for a couple of months. As it stands now, there are 6 roommates that are on the curre...
DG H.
Lease term, price or deposit?
In my small town rental pool...it's common for tenants to sign a year lease and leave before the lease is up. I've gone to court, etc and all story short it cost me a lot of money with no recourse on the past tenant....