Quote from @James Miller: Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Ryan Blake These investments can be secured, or at least better secured if papered correctly.

When we order the appraisal everything will come up so it will need to be listed correctly or else the 1007 will come in low.3.

That is correct. 

Do not rely on your subcontractors to know/perform the code correctly for your area.

You may want to research the tax differences between corporation and LLC for holding real property.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost Seg. 

Yes, that is correct.

Seller financing can be a valuable tool when used correctly, but its effectiveness depends on how it's structured and implemented.

Make sure you setup your Goals correctly so you are measuring things like phone calls, contact forms, tours scheduled etc., 2.

Nothing illegal about doing that, but if caught, the lender may call the loan due and if you don't correct the situation or pay the loan off, they willstart mortgage foreclosure.3) You could also go the HELOC route to tap the equity in the home, but the 12-month owner-occupancy will also apply AND the interest rate on the HELOC will fluctuate with the Fed Fund Rate.4) You could do a cashout refi as an investment property, but that will be at an interest rate 0.5-1% higher than owner-occupied rate.Suggest you meet with 2-3 lenders to explore your options about the above.Once you have access to funds, recommend you buy a 2-4 unit with 20-25% down. - You can buy owner-occupied, live in one unit, and fix up and rent the other unit(s).- If you're handy, recommend buying a property in the worst condition you can tolerate.