I live in San Diego, it is expensive to invest in real estate here.  I have friends that have cash, and would love to do what I do but don't want to do it themselves.  (I have rentals in my hometown and surrounding ar...

I recently was threatened with harassment by a tenant. I felt angry and helpless, since laws here in California are so slanted towards tenants that I was not certain I could do anything.
What legal remedies are availa...

Hello,I’m putting myself out here because well...I have nothing to lose. My name is Jake I am from Northern California. I am a full time father of 3 beautiful kids, husband of 10 years and full time firefighter. I’m t...

I am looking to purchasing my second property (first one being a house hack in Ottawa ON.). I found a nice cheap duplex that requires fair bit of renos, which will increase the value by quite a bit and the property wi...

I know the best approach to pet-proofing is not allowing pets, but based on a recent discussion with my new property manager new tenant laws may require that Landlords allow "comfort" pets.  So that being said, I plan...

Hi All,
Our tenants moved into our downstairs unit not even a month ago and just asked if they can bring in two cats. The lease clearly states no pets and we are pretty firm on this rule so we let them know that is n...

The Snowflake Investor is a problem, mainly to himself or herself. The Snowflake Investor gets so emotionally attached to a deal that they can't see the forest for the trees. And just so BP doesn't break again, yes, w...

We looked at a place today that was interesting. It's in an area we are looking to get into, the price is right, and it's a side by side duplex, each 3 bed/2 bath. It's an older character home, semi-detached style, an...

I have a condo for rent in an association that has a no pet policy in the bylaws, unfortunately it doesn't seem to be enough against the Fair Housing Act. I had someone look at our 3rd floor condo,  when I told them n...

SFR property bought turnkey, currently there are foundation issues (newbie mistake, bought at peak of market without an inspection done). Should I sell the property at a huge discount and pay the remainder of the loan...