Jun Wang
My first rental property, I am excited and fluster. What to do?
I just got my offer accepted on my first rental property. I am excited that I finally made the first plunge, hopefully i will not regret it. If you guys have any suggestions for property management, please help me. ...
Karen Margrave
KITCHEN ISLAND SIZE - THOUGHTS?
The house in San Clemente CA has an open concept plan with views to the front of the house. The kitchen is in the middle of the first floor enabling it to easily service both front areas and back yard. I'm not sure on...
Brook W.
Using Energy Efficiency as a Strategy
Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...
Andrew Clark
Limiting Stove And Oven Use - Tenants using it to heat house
I have a handful of rooming houses with a very interesting clientele. Now that it is getting colder, tenants have started using the stove top and ovens to heat the house.
I've had more than one $400+ bill (with only...
McKellar Newsom
Would you buy a used split unit HVAC?
I just found out that I have a fan motor and compressor problem with my two 29 year old HVAC units. I purchased the property a few years back and am grateful the units have lasted as long as they have.
The fan mot...
Mikhail Katz
Househacking in Oakland 2019 Doable?
Greetings ladies and gentlemen,So do you think it is possible to house hack in Oakland with the current market? I am young and single, currently living in Berkeley and working in SF, I have some money I want to invest...
Chris Witt
Disclosing Previous Inspection Findings?
Question for all the agent/brokers out there. I would like to buy a property that has been contingent twice, each time falling thru after inspection. I understand previous inspections reports are the property of previ...
Nigel Guisinger
Appliances and when to replace by an appliance store owner
I wanted to give out some advice on appliances as an investor (I have over 100 units) who also happens to own an appliance store with repair techs. Last year we did over 10,000 repairs.
I’ve seen a few posts taking a...
John Lunias
Raise the rent or not in our duplex where we live? North Jersey
Background:
Hi,
I own and live in a two family home where I rent one of the apartments (above mine) out to a small family. The apartment is a renovated 3br, 1 bath in northern NJ with heat and hot water included. Th...
Amy Canfield
"STR Favorite Things" - Pretend you're Oprah
We're closing on our first STR next month (yeah!) and need to get the property set up for renters. Please tell me about some of your favorite STR furnishings/kitchen items/bedding/towels/security gadgets/etc. Put on ...