I'd also put up a notice and have them call the old PM to confirm the change because there are too many scams going on.For the monthly fee, prorate it and determine a fair price for transferring funds and setting things up.

The spreadsheet you included is incomplete and insufficient for determining if this is a good deal or not. 

I'm trying to determine if it's worth investing $14k upfront just to keep 3.5% rate.

You may be able to deduct interest paid on the loan but to make this determination, please consult a qualified income tax specialist. 

This helps determine the appropriate asset allocation.

You need to check the Zoning Ordinance for more info).Feel free to reach out to me directly with the property address if you would like some more assistance in determining how many units you can have "By Right" on the lot which is a calculation based on Total Lot Area dependent on the zoning designation.

In San Francisco, this choice is taken out of your hands and is instead a determination made from and by the Planning department.From an Investment POV, you are absolutely correct that combining the lower and the ground floor units is the best option to preserve your ability to perform a fast track condo conversion and generate the most equity in the shortest amount of time.

If the property is nearby, I would have gone there myself to A. get the measurements and determine what color to replace with.

Also, considering that new propositions may pass that would limit/restrict future increases.Look forward to hearing from landlords, investors, previous/current renters and anyone else to help me determine what to do. 

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