Jude David
My tenant set up workshop in basement
I went down in my basement in one of my properties to discover one of my tenants set up a carpentry shop down there without permission. A full blown carpentry table, with tools, cutting board, saw, etc. what should I ...
Allan C.
Why you need reserves
Sharing an example of where reserves come handy. A few weeks ago my rental property experienced a power surge that fried over half of the major appliances (HVAC, range, DW, etc) in every unit. Repair costs are ranging...
David Ivy
Why did Austin home prices surge?
The Texas Real Estate Research Center has published a fantastic, data-rich article providing context and discussing the multiple factors that led to Austin's record-breaking run that peaked in May 2022, when rising mo...
James H.
Gas stove that turns itself on?
Just got a report from the tenant that they have disconnected the gas stove because it turns itself on when they are gone? This is a modern gas range with electirc ignition. Said they have come home twice to a hot hou...
Sam Leon
Equipment breakdown endorsement coverage
Can someone help explain to me what an equipment breakdown coverage is? I mean I Googled it and read it and still am unsure what it really is.We own a condo unit in a small building of 8 units. There is an HOA. The...
David Stanley
data center syndication
We are looking at investing in data centers. Does anyone have experience in this asset class? Anyone interested in learning more?
Jack B.
Tenant claiming electrical issue that is impossible, suspicious
Right after moving in, they claim a single element on the kitchen stove being on is causing a bulb to burn out in a bedroom but magically not trip a breaker. (I lived in this house for 4 years including just a few mon...
William Hull
Americans’ house-buying power down
Houses are becoming harder to buy thanks to mortgage increases that occurred after the election. December statistics saw a decrease in house buying power, as reported by First American's Real House Price Index, this d...
Andrew Syrios
New Orleans to Mandate Vaccines in Most Public Venues
Well, this might affect the BP Conference a bit: https://www.wwltv.com/article/..."New Orleans residents and out-of-towners will now require proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, bars, music venues and many more ...
Kevin Rea
Afraid to make the leap ... I need insurance and exit strategies
I am considering a business idea that includes buying real estate around my area and converting them to rent-able offices and/or data centers for leasing out computing power. My biggest worry is that I plan on buying...