We currently own three investment properties (SFR) and looking to expand that by at least 4 this year.  We have always held it to be a good business practice to not raise rent on current tenants when the renew their l...

Hi, BPersI recently closed on a fourplex in a C- area. All my previous rentals are SFH or condos and this is the first time for me to own/manage small MF. After the closing, I sent emails to tenants setting up new way...

I've seen multiple debates surrounding Dodd Frank and am feeling very lost. Some passionately feel investors should back away, while others feel there are still creative solutions for desperate home owners. Looki...

What are peoples take on setting up a corporation or something along those lines for their investments? Up to this point we have done it through our personal accounts. Are there any benefits to setting up a corporatio...

Hello!  What are my fellow BP member thoughts on this language?  Does it specifically prohibit short term rentals?  I'm not seeing that it does and I am living in an ideal situation to move out and STR.  This is not a...

Forgive me if this is not the correct place to post this. I have had this idea for a long time to buy a large parcel of land and rent spaces to people with tiny homes. Most of these tiny homes have composting toilets ...

I'm looking for some protection against a tenant who will break a lease, especially during the winter months when it might take more than one month to find a replacement tenant. A early termination fee in the lease, w...

Creativity is often the name of the game when it comes to owning Santa Cruz real estate. I’m constantly brainstorming ways that I can help my clients own this super valuable appreciating asset. Many traditional invest...

I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...

Hi!  I'm posting for a friend who lives in LA.  Her, along with 3 other friends is currently renting a home.  Apparently, the landlord (also the owner of the house), during the negotiation process asked them to write ...