Hi everyone, I have a property management question. I have a self-managed rental property in San Jose that recently turned over. After the tenants moved out, we noticed pretty extensive mold on both sides of the slidi...

The tenant emailed us over the weekend that they cannot get the thermostat unlocked. Is it our responsibility as the landlord to send out an HVAC tech just to unlock their thermostat?Or is it the tenants responsibilit...

Over the course of my real estate career  I have been through hundreds of distressed properties and nothing can really surprise me anymore. Having said that, I am requesting advice on how to cleanse a property that st...

Hello! It's time for a book keeper. We have 3 sides to the business. Sales, Short Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals. Any advice on how to find a book keeper and what questions to ask and what to look out for? Thanks!!

I was the high bidder on a homesearch.com property last week, but the reserve was not met.  I assumed that meant no deal, or that they'd call and perhaps negotiate.  Strangely today, I just got an email saying the fol...

One property installed a American Standard 4ton 16 seer, silver AC in Aug-2022. First time stopped to work in 4-28-2024 and disconnected from thermostat without any idea why. Last weekend it stopped to work again but ...

I purchased a house that has a dishwasher and I would like to remove it to eliminate repairs,  leaks and replacement.  My contractor says it is a bad idea because renters become accustomed to having dishwashers and it...

Hi all.   I am installing a fiberglass shower pan with ceramic tile on the walls.    The tub and drywall are gone, the drain is installed.   My plan is to install the cement board directly to the studs.  Should there ...

last week I posted about some successes. It can't all be fun and games! In April I hired one of my contractors to be my project manager. My goal was to have him hire subs, mange contractors, bid jobs and basically han...

People seem to expect their water heaters to last 10-15 years. Are you guys just letting it corrode as soon as the first anode rod is eaten up? How do you go through water heaters so fast?