The sales market is steady, we are not going to see a crash in this area, but it is taking longer for houses to sell and that cuts into profit margins. 

Home buyers and investors that have been on the fence due to high borrowing rates - relief has arrived...with mortgage rates  dropping..fast. 

I found a way to continue my journey in REI soon after I arrived. 

When they arrive, hand them a copy and review it as you walk, discussing each area and reviewing the scope. 

But from 4500 mailers there should have been at least a few people screaming take me off of your list, or maybe it didn't arrived yet.

Hey BP Family,Long-time lurker, first-time problem poster.Would appreciate some seasoned perspective here.Property Context:SFR in San Jose (owned 5+ years)Tenants 26 months, never late on rent, maintain property wellHaven't raised rent since they moved in (below market now)Planning to hand to management company after they leaveWhat Actually Happened (Timeline):July 2023: One neighbor voicemail about music[14 MONTH GAP - nothing]Sept 2024: Different neighbor texts calling them "your migrant tenants"Jan 2025: New neighbor buys house behind property, immediately complains (he knew tenants were there when he bought)[8 MONTHS - completely quiet]Aug 21: Police show up at 8:49 AM, arrest someone, damage my fence[35 days pass]Sept 25: Attorney letter arrives (10-day deadline demanding resolution)Critical Details:The arrest was tenant's BROTHER (visitor on probation), not my tenantAttorney claims "ongoing nuisance" but there's been 8 months of silenceTenants tell me neighbors have been using racist language toward themAttorney letter mentions "vulgar language" and "threats" but no police reports or documentation of thisTenants are already actively house hunting (started before attorney letter)Attorney's Demands:Vague "resolve the matter" in 10 days (by Oct 5)Claims multiple neighbors but won't say whoCites the arrest prominently (but doesn't know it was a visitor)My Current Thinking:Get police report Monday (confirm visitor arrest)Work directly with tenants on move-out timelineMaybe help with moving costs if it speeds things upSend short response to attorney: "Matter being resolved, tenants relocating"Don't engage with neighbors at allSpecific Questions:Visitor arrest - I'm assuming zero liability here since it wasn't my tenant.

Short-term guests may violate rules, arrive late, make noise, or leave a mess, while long-term tenants can introduce residential-level challenges—like hoarding or attempting to live without paying for extended periods.

This is due to the demographic we target, the skill of the property manager we work with, and the pro-landlord environment in Las Vegas.2008 crash - Zero decline in rent and zero vacancies.

I have just sold off the last of my 100 year old Cleveland properties, even though I owned them all free and clear and they were purchased during the last crash.   

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