Typically its done for open space or use for community property (ie. fire station location or other county use) and typicaly would assist in increasing tax base.  

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When we looked at what his cashflow is currently, and then considered what he would net out of a sale post tax, he decided to keep owning the properties.

Finally, short-term rentals can offer potential tax advantages, as many expenses associated with the property may be deductible.

Unlike a mortgage the interest on your loan will not be tax deductible.

The California government will deal with the damage the same way all governments do , they will find a way to raise taxes or get the Feds to pay for it ( that will be difficult with the new administration ) Here is what I find ironic , California has C.A.R.B. to pass regulations on vehicle emissions .

Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.

Thanks for the feedback—it really makes me step back and think about this whole situation.To answer your question about the hard money loan: I went that route because I needed to close quickly, and hard money was the fastest way to secure the deal.

Readers should seek professional advice.Hello Ashish,Would love to connect and discuss a little more about the potential tax aspects of all this.

You live in a $1,000,000 house and are able to secure a HELOC for $150,000.