From a free market point of view disrupting the commission system will make things work exactly as they should - good agents will command even more money and everyone else will be shook out of the system.

Appreciation does also exist in Oakland, it just doesn't rise as fast as properties in hot markets like Mountain View or Palo Alto. 

Your thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated.Leticia My view is AB1482 requires you to negotiate with tenant any significant change of lease terms (loss of garage definitely a change of lease terms, loss of yard and construction zone may be change of lease terms) and your tenant can likely block your efforts.  

I do this in Google Sheets and it gives me a birds eye view on how my investments are performing. 

To my point of view it is the only way I can have good cashflow after the Vacancy rate, Repairs, and Capital expense.

Hard money lending is based on the deal- and you won't be able to view the property, get solid comps, present it to the lenders, and have them decide.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hey Everyone, I'm really curious on any and all of your creative thoughts on how to structure this deal.

Why doesn’t Bigger Pockets on the Forum track views?  

Have always owned homes but would consider a condo with an amazing view or unique features. 

I think even just having one is fun - it could be viewed as your own personal vacation house (or houses) in destinations you and your family enjoy spending time.