If we price the home based on what they thought they could get for it, it will sit for weeks/months.

Business is based in California but I’m licensed to operate in Texas, Ohio, and Alabama in addition to California.

It all comes down to running the numbers based on today’s market, not past assumptions.

Always had to jump through hoops but always had it based on the property / asset

I didn't see anywhere that you posted what they said ARV was, or what you think it is based on comps...the County assessment has no bearing whatsoever on value.

I am based in Edmonton, Alberta.

We're willing to live almost anywhere in the greater Sacramento area based on what we can afford, provided of course that the property is in a decent neighborhood that has a good chance of attracting responsible tenants.As for budget, I believe we could get a conventional loan for properties up to $600k, but my strong preference is to find a distressed property (or seller!)

Based on that, their personal use kills the STR loophole from 2024 forward. 

We consulted with a designer once, but saw it as no value based on what we had already done ourselves.

I'm a former general contractor and cabinet maker based in New York City.