Taylor McClung
Mossy brick and liability
Hello Fellow Landlords,I have beautiful old bricks at my property and now that it is finally rainy season in California, the moss has returned to the bricks. My problem is that the moss poses a slip hazard that I'm un...
Joel Owens
Current tax reform status 12-2-2017 / Senate Passes Resolution
Dear ICSC Member,In the wee hours of this morning the U.S. Senate passed its version of a tax reform bill by a 51-49 margin along party lines. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) was the only Republican to vote against it due t...
Stacy Helman
Does anyone have experience using Evolve? Do you recommend it?
For our STR we started on Airbnb, we've gotten some initial bookings, we were considering also listing with VRBO but the services Evolve seems to offer seems good for passive management vs. actively managing completel...
L K.
Tenants not wanting to pay pet fees
We have a tenants that does not want to pay for their unauthorized pet. Send them a notice to cure within this week or they may end up with eviction. I was debating would it be better to evict after the 1 of May when...
Daria B.
Cleaning dishwasher - not often used - looks like rust???
Hi all-
I've got a dishwasher that is seldom used. Today I had the plumber out to switch a kitchen facet.
Since he had to cut off the water I wanted to make sure everything was flowing and working correctly.
When ...
Doug Davis
Removing water softener?
This will be my first property to rent out, acquired through an inheritance. It has a water softener the front yard that has been there probably 15 or more years. It's leaking, it requires maintenance and I'm thinkin...
Jon Simmons
Looking to buy first rental house with cash, need advice.
I have a family member that is willing to fund the purchase of my first rental house with cash. They basically want to help me get started and are not looking for a return, just their original investment back. What wo...
Luke Harrison
Appraiser shortage guidance.
I am looking to refinance my single family home in Mariposa California. I have been stuck in limbo waiting for an appraisal company to accept the contract to appraise my property. I have paid for appraisal 2 separate ...
Adair Smith
Dog Pee on Wood Floors- HELP!!!
I've got this great deal on a historic home only problem is 4 dogs were locked in the house for several weeks and of course used to bathroom on the floor. The house smells so bad you just have to walk by it and you c...
Matthew G.
Financial Advisor - Wichita
Hi folks,I hope all is well.Does anyone know of a good financial advisor in the Wichita, Kansas area? Perhaps one with strong real estate knowledge, but also one who can advise my wife and I on a variety of other top...