Like many true investors, you want to invest in and own cash flowing appreciating investment property for the long term. You want as much cash flow as you can get that is sustainable for a long period of time. You do your diligence, you analyze the numbers and of course the condition of the property…
DetailsOn May 9, 2017, the San Jose City Council adopted the Tenant Protection Ordinance. Additionally, the City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance making the new regulations effective immediately. The Tenant Protection Ordinance outlines landlord responsibilities and tenant rights regarding notices to terminate. Under the Tenant Protection Ordinance, landlords of multifamily dwellings, guesthouses and unpermitted units will only…
DetailsIf you’ve missed some of the prior articles, basic guidelines on successful investing are in my book “Stairway to Wealth” available at LuLu.com. Continued from Part 18: Adding living area is what developers do, and it had a long history. She remembered that site at the edge of town, the…
DetailsQuestion 1: My Richmond tenant has asked to have a dog, though the lease specifies ‘no pets’. While we are not thrilled with the idea, she is a good tenant and keeps her place spotless. I’m looking for examples of ways to deal with this situation – can I charge pet rent or a pet…
Details(Shared by landlords nationwide) Landlords nationwide were asked: “What was the average cost of getting a property ready for rent once a renter moves out?” There was a range of responses. One landlord’s response was a bit concerning to me. The response was this: “No clue. It’s not something I have tracked or cared to track.…
DetailsQuestion One: The world has just become insane. I allowed a tenant to have a dog when she moved into the unit. She has now presented me with a note from a doctor. The notes states that due to her emotional state, she needs two cats and an additional dog! Please tell me that I can…
DetailsWednesday, May 24th at the Long Beach Convention Center – Hall C Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 24th for AOA’s “Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference” in Long Beach. You will meet just about every contractor and vendor you will ever need… it’s called the “Million Dollar Event” of the year. Come and…
DetailsGovernor Brown, California Attorney General Becerra, legislative and other government officials are fixated on battling the new administration in Washington with almost total disregard for California’s major problems and unmet needs. Failure to address these pressing problems threatens the viability of a state whose status is rapidly being transformed from “golden” to “tarnished.”
Index Explained The Heritage Foundation is a think-tank based in Washington, DC, founded in 1973. Since 1995, Heritage has published an annual ranking of developed nations based on their level of economic freedom – or put differently, the ease of doing business in these countries.
DetailsIt’s hard to believe a decade has passed since the great boom in real estate prices ended around 2007. The California Crash started in earnest in 2008 and continued until 2012. Prices went from about $600,000 to $250,000 in just a couple of years. It was devastating to anyone who did not see it coming.…
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