In theory, there is no reason this settlement would have an effect on sellers, in fact if anything it should make it cheaper, I say in theory because the biggest outcome of this case is going to be the media coverage of the settlement, the truth is and this doesn’t make for a dramatic headline, there are 4-5 million home transactions a year, the vast vast majority were done on the mls with the agent’s splliting 5-6%.

Hi Dasha,Very cool to see someone 16 years old on the BiggerPockets forum with an interest in professional life and investing time into their future rather than endlessly scrolling through social media videos! 

IMPORTANT:--Guest communications, including setting up your automated messages--Price adjustments (key into seasonal pricing and important events in your area)--Listing description and noting amenities--Guest reviews--Learning from experienced hosts with great reviews (you can do this on many social media sites, including the Facebook group, Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth)UNIMPORTANT:--Watching your Ring Doorbell camera--Obsessing about minute details that other hosts are freaking out about--Being a control freak about ANYTHING related to this business. 

The social media platforms take down videos for far less.... 

Real Estate.How about if we leave it at this:For those of you whose goal is to preserve the integrity of the appraisal process, do what Bill and Real Estate suggest.For those of you whose goal is to get your appraisals to come in higher, follow my advice in the original post above.

This may involve hiring licensed contractors and obtaining necessary permits2.Address structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, and potential water damage from firefighting efforts.Insurance Considerations: A history of fire damage can affect insurability and may lead to higher insurance premiums.

The tenant laws are constantly changing, but despite what the media says, most people are honest and pay their rent.

What we share are ethics, integrity, and a common goal to be investors.   

In fact the manufactured home has its own PIN and gets property tax bill separate from the land. https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20210515/220322-f...5.

Here's a link to the Fannie site that outlines the occupancy verification procedures:https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/26241/displayAnd, keep this in mind: it's one thing to not meet the 12 month occupancy requirement - life happens.