So, you have a tenant who owes you rent, unpaid utility bills, or other similar expenses from the COVID Period – March 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021? Well, you are now able to file a small claims case. Where to Start Make sure you have…. Made a good faith effort to investigate and apply…
DetailsDisputes between landlords and tenants happen often, so it’s always important to be prepared in any situation. It’ll be the tenant’s words against the landlord’s, creating a difficult situation to navigate. A body worn camera records video and audio in a first person perspective. This will accurately capture the wearer’s experience, all the while being…
DetailsQ: I own an apartment building and I heard that some landlords use RUBS to bill their utilities to their tenants. What is RUBS and how does it work? A: RUBS stands for Ratio Utility Billing System which can be used to divide the utility expenses of a multifamily building that does not have separately…
DetailsQuestion 1: Other than AB 3088, which you covered in your online seminar in September, are there any new laws for 2021 that landlords should know about? Answer 1: Apparently, the California legislature and Governor Newsom were as distracted by the pandemic as the rest of us, and, other than AB 3088, passed no laws…
DetailsTo make good apartment investment decisions, you must know the market as well as your values and investment goals. Without your own market knowledge, you’re at the mercy of your broker and you’re not in control of your own wealth-building. Aim to learn two things. Learn why some investment properties sell for more than others.…
DetailsHello everybody. Most everyone hopes that 2021 will bring about an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords will be able to fill their vacancies again, and statewide rent control will be lifted. As the legal writer for the Apartment Owners Association, my hope and New Year’s Resolution wish for AOA members is more modest, but…
DetailsThe below was written by Bill Bonner, a contributing author to Whiskey and Gunpowder. Whiskey and Gunpowder, a free e-letter is the independent investor’s daily guide to gold, commodities, profits and freedom. To subscribe, visit www.whiskeyandgunpowder.com. We’ve seen over the last few decades that socialism – in all its forms – doesn’t work very…
DetailsQuestion One: I have a single-family residence in Van Nuys, California. It has four bedrooms which I rent to four separate roommates. By renting out separate rooms, I am able to get a higher rental amount than if I leased the house to a single family. One of the tenants has stopped paying her rent.…
DetailsThe mold inspection and remediation process is a balancing act between ensuring occupant safety and preserving property value for an owner. The mold inspection company you choose should offer a value proposition that stands apart from others. The credentials should include a mold certification, mold industry work experience, meaningful inspection reports, and competitive pricing. Think…
DetailsMany syndicated investments are structured as LPs or LLCs, limiting potential tax benefits. Private market real estate investors – be they experienced in real estate syndication or new to the asset class – have been exposed to many more investment opportunities since President Obama signed the JOBS Act into law in 2012. Among other things, the…
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