If you are in a neighborhood with a higher crime rate (C neighborhood), make sure to protect the AC units by putting a cage over them to prevent theft.

yeah i have been keeping my eyes open for a 4 unit.

Forming an LLC can be a great way to explore this and provide protection for your other assets.

It seems like it is more at the behest of the hotel industry and the few permit holders wanting to protect their captured audience, because they strictly disallow hosted STRs, whether that be an ADU, extra room etc.

In previous crashes, the market out performed class a whereas now, it is initially out performing A, but many economists are for casting a quick recovery for A while B and C take a few years to rebound fully. i think new buyers have to require a higher going in cap to protect themselves.

The best option for you depends on a number of factors including your exit strategy, any liability concerns and preferred tax treatment.Type of EntityTax TreatmentMain AdvantagesC-CorporationDouble TaxationCorporate tax rates are lowerS-CorporationPass-throughSelf-employment tax savingsLimited Liability Company (LLC)Pass-throughLiability protection and flexibilityFuture Outlook and Recent Tax Law ChangesMost recent tax changes applicable to real estate investors include:The increase in the estate tax exemption to $13.61 million per individual for 2024.

If not probably good idea to install to protect your foundation. 

Rent: Focus on long-term rentals to generate steady cash flow, with an eye on market conditions for any short-term rental opportunities.4.

This probably provides an adequate level of protection for Freddie.It’s a concept that is hard to swallow.

I also think it's great that our property isn't sitting empty when we're gone and because we own and live on-site, our neighbors also keep an eye out for us.