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All Forum Posts by: AJ Singh

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Post: Santa Monica Keeper in Sunset Park

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Dan H.

Riverside and San Bernadino counties are friendlier in Landlord protections. 

tenant protections are strict in LA and OC. 

Post: How Do We Find Which City To Invest In

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Michele Velazquez

At the current property prices in OOS, rental yields are quite similiar to local. Have you looked in Riverside or San Bernadino County. you can get similiar rental yields. Check out local markets before switching to OOS. 

Post: Memphis/Shelby County Emergency Rent Assistance Program - Accept?

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

Just let her stay till mid sep. She could have signed a one year lease and still moved out middle of the month.

You can have your PM do a pre move out inspection and that way you get an idea about turnover cost

Check on ZIllow and Rentometer to get an idea about market rent and make sure PM is not too far from that. Shelby county has raised property taxes and its a min $70 to $80 raise for investors who bought the properties a few years back. WE are raising $100 min on renewal to make up the tax increases....

@Mark S.

Post: Disappointing experience with REI Nation PPMG property management

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373
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Personally their story seems a bit off to me. Depending on the size and type of turn, if a property was trashed I think $3700 would be a great price to get it back rent ready so I can't say I'm shocked to hear of the random 'break ins' which led to additional charges. We typically see full turns on 1300-1800sf homes run between $4-6k. That's what I would consider to be trashed and repairs would include a trash out, full paint, changing carpets, fixing broken fixtures, deep clean, etc. 

Also as unfortunate as break-ins are, I think most would love to walk away with having a bunch stolen and it costing less than $500 to get back up and running. I don't know what could be taken from a vacant home that would only cost $488. Maybe a broken window and lock change or a used fridge and stove? Are they providing a line items on invoices showing exactly what was being done, do those prices seem reasonable? Are you being sent before, during and after photos or photos after the break in? Is there police reports to support their claims? 

Best of luck on a the second half of 2022. 

Hi Ryan, thanks for your well wishing. The $488 comes from a broken window, 3 felling fans, a flush mount light and a vanity light. The second time, they stole a water heater. The property management does have a 15% up charge for fixes (I think this is a common practice tho). The price looks reasonable to me although definitely on the higher side. They did file police reports for both incidents.


@Kewei Qu  15 percent overcharge on repairs is not typical.. Its the charge you have agreed to. 

Post: Memphis/Shelby County Emergency Rent Assistance Program - Accept?

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Mark S.

we have had four tenants get paid via this program. And tenants are current on payments after that

Evictions for non payment of rent are still taking 3 to 4 months. 

if you dont accept rental assistance, it will be be 3 to 4 months of no rent and then turnover rehab

Post: Should I sell or find new tenant and rent out

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Evan L.

Cordova is a good neighborhood to have a rental. your tenant was not properly screened. 

One option is You can sell and move the money to a 3plex or a 4plex in riverside or san bernadino county as a1031 exchange

i would keep the rental and find a better PM. we have rentals in memphis since 2016 and cordova gives great rental yield and stabilized tenancy for our properties

Shoot me a DM if you want out PM referral

Post: To Buy or Not To Buy Investment?

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Emma Pagoria

I would make sure your home inspector covered any other issues in the report. Since you mentioned" financial strain " due to AC repair/replacement, a new maintenance order from the prospective tenants could be a financial headache.

Whether the OC market appreciates or not, no one knows . Definitely, the increased mortgage rates have slowed down the sales side. 

Best of Luck !!

Post: What would you do with a $890K cash downpayment?

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Nancy Lim

check out riverside or san bernadino county for multi family investing, you can buy a couple of 4 unit buildings and cash flow easily.

The rental yields are better than LA or OC. 

Post: Your experience with the Memphis market

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Todd Lansden

Memphis is a great cash flow market. Properties have appreciated considerably in the last four to five years.. A stable entry level SFR is at 140 to 150k price point. You can still acheive a 1% rental yield. Connect with a few investor focussed agents and learn the neighborhoods first

Post: Ready to Invest, Grateful for advice!

AJ SinghPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orange County, CA
  • Posts 512
  • Votes 373

@Honor Dunn

You can invest locally in riverside or san bernadino counties. A 2 to 3 unit product could be available with your down payment. Check out the rental yields. 

i am not a fan of turnkey in out of state investing but once you nail a market down. FLY there and talk to 2 to 3 realtors about MLS properties. You will get a better deal and select your management company with their help.

Best of Luck !