This time of year can be fun and exciting; it can also be hectic and stressful. In an effort to make the summer more exciting and take more off of your plate, here are some time and money-saving tips to do this summer.
The following is reprinted with permission of The Foothill Record, April 2018, Vol. 5, No. 4, Page 9. Break out the leftover New Year’s party hats and noise makers, how about leftover Valentine’s candy or maybe some Saint Patrick’s Day green brew. We just need something festive to celebrate the L.A. Department of Sanitation’s invitation…
Question 1: I manage a SFR in a quiet neighborhood with multi-generational tenants listed on the lease. The adult son is causing domestic issues, and the police have been called to the house multiple times, often resulting in his arrest. Even the parents have asked me for help in having him removed from the lease,…
Hello everybody. There is an old adage, “Every dog gets one free bite.” While that is not true as to the liability of the canine’s owner, generally it is true for a landlord whose tenant’s dog bites a third person. To be more precise, a residential landlord does not owe a duty of care to…
Trade Show a Huge Success! Our “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference last month was a huge success! You should have been there! Our members were more educated, motivated and stimulated by some very knowledgeable speakers who helped give them that one idea that will help them make and keep more money than ever! …
Question One: I have a tenant who has presented me with a doctor’s note. The note states that based on his psychological needs, he requires an emotional support animal. This is a no pet building, but I realize I have no option and must allow him to bring in the dog. My question is, can…
Below is a letter that was sent to politicians from San Diego to San Francisco: Dear Friends: Perhaps there are 20 or more cities that will adopt some form of rent stabilization ordinance, rent control, landlord-tenant mediation bureau or inspection or “just cause” eviction mechanism.
Many 1031 exchange investors researching Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) properties are looking to find out if the DST 1031 concept is “too good to be true”. What’s not to like about mailbox money from an institutional piece of real estate that is prepackaged and easily closed on in three to five days? Well, understanding potential…
If you’re investing in a second home, we’ve gathered some insurance basics that will help you make the best buying decision when it comes to determining insurability and estimating your ongoing cost of ownership. It can cost more to insure a second home than to insure your primary residence. Premiums are based on a variety…
Question: You seem to be a person who has learned the same way I have, through the school of hard knocks. One of the things I like about you is that you are willing to admit that you have made mistakes and you are willing to help others avoid learning the hard way. If you…