With builders offering in-house financing as low as 5.5% for investors/second home owners, and warranties on roofs and HVAC systems, I continue to support new construction as a solid choice for LTR buyers.

ADUs are really the best play for California right now because those particular laws are trending in favor of the homeowner with some limitations.

I would think you would need to prorate all the deductions such as taxes, insurance, depreciation, etc.  7.

Cover half the mortgage/utilities/insurance/taxes etc 4.

I know years ago a family that did have their treehouse insured. 

If they dont pay their car note, their insurance or even just small cell phone bills I know there is a zero chance they will take care of my prop OR pay me.

@Jamaal SmithWas the increase due to local tax increase in rates or due to valuationMost property taxes are increasing significantly as is insurance because of inflation - everything has gotten more expensiveYou can try and contest the assessment and see if it reduces taxes.

And of course factoring in insurance and taxes.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

I worked with Scott who has always been immediately responsive and willing to assist with whatever I needed including introductions to lenders, insurance providers, local agents/brokers, tax specialists, etc.