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All Forum Posts by: Michael Evans

Michael Evans has started 17 posts and replied 186 times.

Post: Why is California a poor rental market?

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

I added a 450 sqft guest house to my 4 bedroom SFR last year. I am now living in it and STR the main house. Being a contractor made the construction go very smoothly however the fees were ridiculous. It's just starting to pay off with multiple bookings for the high season. I'm hoping the summer which is the slow season will still cover my PITI

Post: What color do paint your rentals?

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

I love the Agreeable Gray for interior walls but I cut it 50% with pure white so it doesn't seem so dark. I use Behr white ceiling paint on ALL ceilings

Post: Riverside, San Bernardino, Fontana California

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

Let me know if you need a good contractor. I specialize in Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.

Thanks,

Mike Evans

Post: Broken Window - Who pays?

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

you can bet the tenant knew it was broken and how it happed. They were just hoping it would fix itself. What does it say in the lease? Send a message by making them pay for it or this will not be the last time

Post: bb holes? What is that?

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

make sure you have permits if required. I wouldn't mess with any electrical without a licensed electrician and proper insurance

Post: New to air bb and or renting

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

Make sure you research the competition. 

Post: Condo fix and rent Riverside CA

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

Are the comps listed comps or sold comps? 

Post: Coachella Valley market

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

Hi Chris,

I'm a contractor / investor in Palm Desert. I would love to connect with you.

Thanks,

Mike Evans

Post: Coachella Valley market

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

I'm putting a SFR in Indian Wells under contract early next week. I think the ARV is around $900k. I would like to do the rebab but if anyone is interested in buying as I can asign it for $725k.

Post: how would you invest 300-400k ?

Michael EvansPosted
  • General Contractor
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Posts 188
  • Votes 79

First educate yourself by reading everything you can about Real Estate, go to conferences and meet ups, listen to podcasts. Knowledge is power!