Here is my timeline:Dec 2021: Bought a fresh canal lot Dec 2021: Signed contract with DeltaJan 2022: Permit appliedJuly 2022: Permit approvedAug 2022: Mono slab process started (lot scrapped)Jan 2023: Mono slab poured and inspection passed@Eric Winkler nice to be connected again.

A friend of mine recently uncovered a pocket listing in La Mesa that hadn’t even hit the MLS.

That is disaster waiting to be uncovered.

Normally you add sugar and condensed milk, but these were great fresh. 

What I've seen before is the only time rules are enforced are when neighbors get pissed (ie STR neighbors).I would side with caution on this, especially if it is a newer built community where the rules are fresh with people. 

Here is a fresh example, and it actually came from another tax firm (not mine) specializing in real estate.Let me briefly tell you why I crossed out their pitch:Strategy 1: depends on your 2025 projected net income vs your 2024 net income, among many other factorsStrategy 2: can backfire amidst the uncertainty of future tax rules regarding bonus depreciation, and also ignores alternativesStrategy 3: no rush to do it before December 31stIf you decide to continue reading, I will give you a high-level overview of the most common EOY tax strategies, obviously without an actual discussion of each one.

It’s true that freshly renovated properties should have lower maintenance costs in the first few years, but this doesn’t account for unexpected expenses.

A fresh coat of paint in a modern neutral color and updated lighting can really elevate those spaces.Adding a deck or patio can be a great way to increase usable living space and boost value.

What mystery of the universe is uncovered here?

It’s a little challenging but I think there’s still room to uncover creative solutions that work.