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Michael K Gallagher New ADU Zoning
1 December 2025 | 4 replies
anyone know or have reference to the specific codes or regulations that were changed or created that "make it easier to build ADU's".  
Judith Sullivan Property management software?
9 December 2025 | 22 replies
The numerous pop-up windows load slowly, and ACH fees for outgoing payments are $1 each, which adds up quickly.It's particularly frustrating that I have to manually create and apply a bill for maintenance fees to each property every month.
Kody Smith Rental Management Software
4 December 2025 | 13 replies
Credit card transactions still have to be entered manually.We actually use QuickBooks Online (QBO) for our accounting since it gives us more flexibility and reporting options.I’d also love to see an in-app calling feature (right now it’s text only).More flexibility to create custom CRM statuses would be nice too.I haven’t tried many other platforms yet, but for now AppFolio and QBO covers most of what we need pretty well.
Robert B Azimi Inaccessible dead rat in attic
5 December 2025 | 7 replies
You can also offer to monitor the area, but cutting into asbestos drywall without cause would create a bigger health and safety risk than the original complaint.
Ahron Benmergui Priorities - Structure or investment
5 December 2025 | 6 replies
You can create an entity after you get a property under contract.
Ricardo Cervantes New to Real estate investing
12 December 2025 | 4 replies
My long-term goal is to create profitable projects—either rentals or flips—and eventually scale into multiple properties. 
Riley Mccoy Recent Pantry Renovation - Crux Builders
10 December 2025 | 0 replies
After removing outdated wire shelving, I installed new cabinets, created custom butcher block countertops, and floating shelves to give them the pantry of their dreams!
Jose Gil Pre-screening before showing
12 December 2025 | 4 replies
I hope my below response give you some guidance on how to mitigate your risk of a problem tenant:Tenant screening is one area where doing it yourself or utilizing a company that offers "Instant" reports create more risk than it saves.Why DIY screening is riskyPaystubs and bank statements are easy to fake and don’t prove ongoing income.References are often friends or family and rarely objective.Pulling records yourself can create Fair Housing and FCRA issues if decisions aren’t consistent.What solid screening should includeIdentity verification before running any searches.Criminal and eviction checks using multiple data sources, not just single databasesIncome and employment verified through direct payroll or bank connections, not collecting paystubs or bank statements.Manual review by trained FCRA professionals to avoid false positives.Judgments and liens, which many providers skip and no longer appear on credit reports, even though they often signal serious financial risk or property damage to previous rental units.DIY screening and instant reports feel cheaper until it isn’t.
Marcos Cardenas [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
10 December 2025 | 17 replies
If you're looking at listings your job right now is to find/buy/create the best deal possible for you.
Emily Zhang Mid-Term Rental Markets Within 2.5 Hours of the Bay Area - What Should I Looking At
5 December 2025 | 10 replies
I’m especially focused on areas that have:Steady demand from travel nurses, medical professionals, or corporate travelersReasonable entry pricesGood occupancy for 30–90 day staysLocal regulations that don’t create issues for MTRs You should look into the midwest for midterm rentals.