If you don't know you should beware - SFRs are often excluded from rent control under SB-1482 as 'separately alienable' but when you have 2 distinct units on the same lot you can no longer claim this exemption.

You're just looking out for each other.This Quote"The State, granting to individuals the privilege of limiting their individual liabilities for business debts by forming themselves into an entity separate and distinct from the person who owns it, demands in turn that the entity take a prescribed form and conduct itself, procedurally, according to fixed rules."

The valuation and market value of a multi family property differs from a single family and you want someone that understands the distinctions if you go that route.

When it comes to finding reliable contractors, it's essential to understand the distinction between a general contractor and subcontractors in the context of your project.A general contractor typically oversees the entire construction project, from start to finish.

Some of the improvements include:Replacing the existing carpet with LVP (They had animals and there is a distinct odor)Replacing the acoustic drop ceilings (They painted the existing drop ceiling black)Removing a sliding glass door and replacing it with a french door for rental entranceReplacing the existing fluorescent lighting with can lightingReplacing painted wood panel with drywall, finishing, and painting said drywallMoving walls around to block off some areas and to make some areas biggerAdding a kitchen, which include cabinets, sink, range, and maybe a dishwasherCreate a path leading from my driveway around the backyard to the basement entrance.My space is about 1200 SF and I mentally prepared to spend about 15K to redo the basement to an acceptable quality level.

Since you are a Realtor you have the distinct advantage of intrinsically knowing the value of #1, and #2. 

NOW... one thing that is coming to mind....obviously all the markets... stock, commodities, real estate oil/gas are interconnected for sure.... but here, he is making a distinction specifically to Real Estate cycle peaks vs.

The concise summary of assets/liabilities/expenses/income was great, along with the distinction between middle-class thinking and rich thinking.I seem to remember reading that the seminars were outsourced at one point, and the company doing that was responsible for the negative reception (or maybe they just took the fall).

@Jake YuneObtain two distinct professionals’ advice:Your lawyerYour accountant Once you’ve done that, you’ve gotta fit those opinions into your particular circumstances.

The crickets are chirping now because buying a home to live in usually ends up as a liability, rather than an asset, which is an essential distinction for an investment.