It's just that with Cali, there are many additional hurdles between you and success.

Additionally, a sewer line repair usually results in vacancy and lost rent--even more lost money.A new driveway can easily cost $5k on the low end, and plenty of properties in my area have $15-$25k+ driveways. 

I’ve already again talked to contractors and got good estimates knocking down this one wall adds aton of value to the house.I estimate the additional amount would be $200-$300 a month after a remodel. 

Not many would risk everything they own if that was a requirement of investing in a business. if you’re referring to FRAUD”, then the individual committing said fraud can be sued individually, and  can not claim remote entity protection since they and not the entity, or they in addition to the entity are guilty of fraud.  

Megan Luckily the math part isnt too high level just addition, subtraction, some mulitplication and division but we as a community can all help you through it.Leave the complicated math for the wall street quantative analysts and derivative traders.

For anyone that has used Lead Sherpa, are there additional costs for things like this?

If you're dealing with an early 1900s home this should be a serious consideration in addition to the above.For the rest of the scope, the same rule applies.

Just curious, do you have a regular bank - like a Chase or US Bank or a local bank in addition to Baselane or do you just use Baselane exclusively?

Now that the value has increased $500k, any additional increase will be taxable income when I do sell.

In addition to doing regular inspections as soon as someone gives notice due and immediate inspection to determine if the unit is being kept up decent or if you need to plan on some repairs before it is turned.