Tankless hot water and external mini-split HVAC to preserve all the basement space possible.

In a contracting business, success or failure is generally defined by the particular skillset and communication of the individual rather than external factors so I don't know that the franchise model will be a major advantage here.  

I expect them to stay long term, so ... we will do incremental items, but not full rehabs (they got re-piped water supply and new windows which are significant upgrades + the external appearance and laundry room upgrades). 

As external factors plays a role in REI you should not overlook small things which may ruin your investment goals.

The text, as I can see, is saying that the Grantor allows exclusively you, your heirs or assigns, among other external persons, to use the easement.

Minh,Yeah I think the fed is moving toward there version of austerity; financial repression:http://www.imf.org/external/np/seminars/eng/2011/res2/pdf/crbs.pdfIn which case the erosion of real-estate debt by moderate inflation, will be useful; assuming they can keep a handle on things and avoid the mentioned one scary wrench that goes counter to the whole cash-out refi repeat strategy; but yeah it’s in the feds interest to avoid deflation at all costs too; lets hope they can.That’s a good point on re-financing at rates lower to increase cash flow; you would also have the added value of that inflation lowered debt ($100 of debt is now $95); making up some of the 10% market correction.

For (1) I've already confirmed with the local cable company that they cant have two services to one address, and (2) obviously because the efficiency is technically all part of the primary home (It has an external entrance door but is attached to the property).Doing some market analysis in the area I noticed that the average rental for comparable properties goes for between 1800-2200.

As someone looking at properties in the Bay Area, I find it hard to see an end to the crazy prices without some kind of external event.

You could track the item (vacuum, bicycle, power-washer, etc) as it crossed each threshold (including an external door ... if your vacuum gets used to clean a car, or goes for a walk)

Plus to hopefully develop an ally who will call upon US in time of attack (internal or external) so that the fragile "democracy" can develop strongly into one that will be considered a true ally in that area.Plus the war effort is really not over.