I simply call my broker and add the customers name to my liability policy.

Reasoning being is because simply put, the bank is not you.

If you do not close on enough of your properties to defer all tax you will simply pay the same tax you would have at the same time you would have.

Ray you can still lend in CA you simply need a RE Broker to run the paper work for you so the state Is happy and they will usually want some sort of fee for their time and risk / effort.

Seems to me whatever % you would give up would be offset by simply renting out the upstairs unit.    

Don't give names or addresses, but simply ask hypothetically. 

I’ve heard from some investors that are perfectly okay with simply breaking even on rental properties in the current market, but I’ve never had the risk tolerance for that.

I've learned over the years that real estate investment is simply a math problem.

I provided a strategic offer to win in a multiple bidding scenario using discernment around the due diligence fee and length of timing.

@Sandee SampsonA construction attorney would be who to contact but you are going to spend a lot more than $7000 in getting this resolved against a builder.Also let’s say you win, the courts could also say you didn’t pay for a retaining wall which is needed so it’s a betterment to the property so you would still need to pay for the wall and they would be responsible for some soil etc.