There is also potential for an ADU in the large backyard, but I will buy another rental property before moving forward with an ADU plan.

Are a lot of people in it for themselves, and will give you advice that will benefit them, of course, that is human nature?

So if prop 33 passes it will be possible to cap rent increases from one tenant to the next.A recipe for blight.  

Assuming your numbers are accurate, I'm estimating your monthly "rent" or your contribution to the monthly expenses will be about $2,000.

It also depends on how you hold your properties; LLC, S Corp etc... as to what the agent will recommend.

Multi family properties will cashflow the best (unless you are bold enough to rent by the room).

I know enough about a lot of things to be dangerous, but lack detailed expertise and certifications.I will say that I was extremely disappointed with my last realtors lack of construction knowledge so you will have a leg up there for sure, and you should play up that as a selling point

@Will Greenlee there is no perfect PM software, unfortunately.We use one of the most flexible, but it has a long learning curve and we'd still like to see many improvements.

As a property manager, it's crucial to understand the nuances of these fraudulent practices, recognize the signs, and implement strategies to mitigate risks effectively.Understanding Rental Application FraudRental application fraud occurs when a prospective tenant provides false information on their rental application in an attempt to secure a lease.

You could structure the deal with seller financing to bridge the gap.Possible offer structure:-Purchase Price: $170K - closer to actual value-Down Payment: Low or zero down to conserve cash-Interest Rate: 3%-5% - or better yet, 0% if the seller will agree-Monthly Payments: Interest-only or deferred until the sale-Balloon Payment: Full payoff in two years when you sellIf he wants $200K, you can still make an offer of:-$170K purchase price + $30K as a second lien due at closing-Seller carries $170K at a low interest rateHe would feel closer to his number, but you still keep within reasonable investment limits.2.