CA is brutal when it comes to taxes.I don't give tax or legal advice, but many people believe that holding the property in your name and having a good umbrella policy is a good solution.

(YAY - I love people becoming biz owners).   

Your understanding of NOI, deal negotiation, and long-term strategy are assets that make you stand out. 

No one understands (except the PM) why it cost $100 to send the maintenance guy to change $3 worth of batteries. 

Just search and try to find ones that understand sourcing investment properties. 

That is subjective though - I just advise my exchange clients to understand that number and understand their exposure.

Realtor – Someone that understands what an investor is looking for, knows the investing landscape, areas to invest, and is willing/able to show lots of houses before the right purchase is made.3.

The people I know who have used him have been happy.

However, I also think that a lot of people who set out to pursue this strategy miss the fact that it is literally a lifetime commitment to deferring taxes, which by definition means not realizing the gains.

Detroit, all day.Note, I am biased but I also understand facts.