It is very much case-by-case and requires understanding of the current tax regime for personal itemized deductions, as well as gambling on the proposed changes to this regime by the next administration.

Internet search ADU lot split “San Jose”Here is one search result that is what i am suggesting: https://www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/comments/1e7lhkv/san_jose_b...Good luck

I find that internet providers, like Comcast, tend to update their technology and offerings to better speeds as customers have higher usage demands.

Hey @Mike Sather you will get differing setups from folks.For us, we provide smart TV's (Roku) and internet and no satellite TV (no cable where we are at).

@LaTonya Clark “One  can’t tell but I do know part of me is willing to take a chance”…You make it sound as if real estate investing is no different than gambling….

But i guess in today's world where things are on line and investors are used to Internet communications this is much easier than those days.

Whether your statements are true or false, whether we have evidence to support or deny a claim, it will never be something blasted on the internet.

Best bet is likely (not absolute - everyone's situation is different) is to look at a national lender or broker that has options in lots of states - its a great development versus 20 odd years ago, with technology, internet, places like this - can have access to many more options than before (local broker or lender thats it)

It's a gamble either way.

@Barre Gambling I am curious... in your opinion, is our area in central NC underserved outside of the Raleigh-Cary-Durham MSAs?