Property taxes are 1% of assessed value for residential, and 2% for rentals, plus all the deductions fall off.

To assess what type of upgrades to do and which will return for you - do some research into what other rentals in the area are renting for and scope of renovations they have - i.e. if the comparable rentals all have painted the 1970 cabinets - then you can do similar and not drop $40k+ on  full gut/ remodel.

If you ask 10 different sources for an ARV, you will get 10 different ARV's - they are a matter of opinion based on factual data but by no means an exact science - it is a guideline; you must be the final judge of the investment value; it's your money.If you are not taking steps to assess values and investments on your own, you need to stop investing in Real Estate. 

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It's also worth considering the assessed market value from the county itself and averaging everything out.

My partner who is a general contractor and I walked the exterior and already made an assessment and compared it to the cost of our last rehab. 

It's essential to evaluate each deal individually, considering factors like your specific market, property condition, and your own risk tolerance.Here's a quick summary of what you might do:70% Rule: Use this as your initial benchmark to assess deals, especially if you're looking at traditional financing with 70% LTV as a goal. 75% Rule: When you have access to lenders offering DSCR loans at 75% LTV, adjust your analysis to match this new lending option.

The California FTB has put 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries on notice that the California FTB will assess penalties against Qualified Intermediaries who participate in these "tax-deferred structures."  

Get fed funds to 3 by H2 24, then q3 re assess if sitting good then do 1BPS drop leading into '24 election. 

Utilize online tools and resources to search for investment opportunities, analyze potential cash flow, explore property management options, visit and assess properties, diversify your portfolio, and keep up-to-date on market trends, economic conditions, and real estate strategies.