It’s already as modern as it gets, it can’t appreciate that much from $20 million, and how is going to rent out a mansion for $100,000 when you can buy a condo for that price?

I'm hesitant to subscribe until I can get some recommendations.What would you recommend for new Agents to read/subscribe to keep abreast of current news, changes in laws, new strategies (such as using Instagram), new technologies, etc?

Also, furnishing a traditional adobe style house with modern looking IKEA furniture would probably feel odd and would take all the charm out of the house.

It is time to embrace the technology and work with it.

Reserve means nothing unless you are the only bidder.Work backwards: 230K retail5% hammer fee+$690 technology fee1% closing cost, you still need a realtor to administer the contract.Renovation: A simple paint job on a modest SFH will eat your $5K.

Chad,Two companies that I believe might write the 4 family in CA would be:1  Foremost Insurance2  American Modern InsuranceCheck their websites and you should be able to locate an agent who represents them. 

The valuation is most likely going to be Actual Cash Value (ACV) which is the depreciated value.Two companies that may consider it are Foremost and American Modern Home. 

Adding all modern amenities, new flooring, paint, New lights, opened walls for an open feel, reconfigure the kitchen, installed a/c, dishwashers, laundry, etc.I am getting $1100 for my up unit and have a deposit collected for the down unit at $1000 a month.

We are in changing times, technological, medical, economical and mailer count metric might make LESS sense with the accessibility of one-click mailing websites, photoshop, etc.When the other 7+ BILLION people in the world decide that America (with a mere 300+ million) isn't a good place to live, places where immigration is high (CA, TX) should start to worry. 

I want to duplicate it on a larger scale making very livable small units with modern finishes.