Since we're speaking CA, what do you guys think of the idea of purchasing a home in the 600s and then adding a detached ADU to rent both units out and refinancing?

If they speak softly, you do too.

In fact, I’m working on an article about it as we speak to spread the word.

Plus, demographically speaking, assisted living will be the most in demand asset class over the next few decades, further reducing risk and driving increased rates an opportunity.  

Not worth the money and never even got to speak with them.

I found the buying process really complex and long winded in contrast to buying in the UK and so set up Dream of Lisbon to help international buyers and investors with on the ground support in finding and buying properties in the Lisbon and Portugal as a whole.Would love to discuss the market, investment opportunities and speak to anyone interested in buying in Portugal.Thanks,Hugo

I would speak with your mortgage company before deciding to move the property to an LLC as some mortgages have clauses that can cause issues. 

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Is it just based off knowledge from experience/visiting with boots on the ground/from speaking with other investors/realtors?

I cannot speak with all of the fire marshals in the state but some of them will work with you.