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 ...

What is the best flooring for a rental property?

The first step: Think about what you are trying to achieve and who will be living in it.
If you are going to rent to families or allow pets – think waterproof long-...

Whether you are a real estate professional, investor or hobbyist, the value of a good lender can not be overstated. I've been in or around real estate since 2004, when I began as so many other naive, greedy and short ...

I've seen a few notes now that are for sale and indicate the borrower is either filing chapter 13 or 7.

I'm assuming that a chapter 13 is similar to the lender just modifying the loan ? Meaning making it more finan...

I posted my single family rental on Zillow, I know it is harder to get tenants in the Winter around the Holiday time, but is that a reason to lower your monthly rent price? During peak season, should I be aiming highe...

I read today that Venezuela is in a deep recession right now. Can we look back at 2008 as a roadmap on markets we should be looking at in Venezuela? Are there any local experts that could give advice on property right...

I'm looking at a multi-family deal in Oakland and have been reading through the disclosure docs. First time I have ever come across such a messy prelim title report. The sellers haven't been paying their City of Oakla...

Hi,anyone implement a remote water submetering program?  if so:1) what meters do you use2) how does the remote monitoring work?  what equipment3) what billing service do you use?4) can you share costs to install equip...

Our elected leaders have the unique opportunity to not only help small businesses, keep industries working, combat inflationary pressures in the housing markets and at the same time make housing more affordable for mi...

Investors, and in particular those that do *not* manage their properties - how do you track your properties?  Is there a program or software that allows you to easily observe all the properties in your portfolio, as w...