All Forum Posts by: Will Fraser

Yes I would recommend the following:

Stessa.

$180 per year is pitance for the value of what you can and should use Stessa for, and it is a tool that we recommend to the owners we manage consistently!

Hmm . . . it is certainly possible for a hot water tank to heat the water to the set temperature unless it has failed.  If so, replace it.

Otherwise you might Invest in a water circulator.  They are fairly simple contraptions and they move hot water through the system constantly.

Alternatively, the issue might be with the mixer in your shower . . . if ice cold water is mixing with water from the heater in too great of an amount then the water will seem cold.  If this can't be adjusted adequately then a mixer or diverter replacement could solve that OR adjusting the temperature of your water heater.

IMO your tech stack is one side of the double-helix of your company.  Your processes are the other side and companies that strive to build one side without the other having corresponding strength end up building something doomed to enslavement or failure (and I'd argue that the former is the latter)

 Got it.  

Does Appfolio excellently address those pitfalls in your experience?

Are they only in Houston, or other markets, too?

 I've heard a decent number of people say, as you have, that Buildium is for smaller companies . . . what about Buildium makes it not work at a larger scale?

Given the pace that banks tend to operate at in REO sales I would be surprised if they denied your request to postpone closing.

To satiate their hesitation you might consider an additional EM deposit that is non-refundable.

 Yes indeed, a formal notice to . . . quit, pay, vacate, etc . . . would be the next right step.

You could also see what other lease clauses apply to the situation.  For instance, if the tenant abandons property there are certain stipulations that come into play.  Conversely if the tenant stays over adversely after a lease ends, that is a different situation.  So, in light of your lease you may get clarity on the right direction to go.

Hi @Jenat Higa, is this a Taber home, or if not who is the builder?

Is this a new construction home, or existing?

Hi @Rolando DeLeon, this is a prudent question here!

I had a lot of luck with ASI ASI and Safeco early in my journey, and then I stumbled upon a different class of insurance companies that are more geared towards investment properties.

My policies are currently underwritten by SES and they have been great to work with and very geared towards the investor.

My insurance agent is a sage source of counsel on the subject and I bet he'd be a good resource for you if needed!