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Bryan Petrinec Silent Partner & JV Structure
24 December 2018 | 8 replies
Your partner will still have to sign a personal guarantee, but should drastically simplify the due diligence process.
Christopher Zikakis New to STRs
28 July 2023 | 9 replies
Said differently, in a very simplified version:-30k   Cost of improvements (appliances, carpet, flooring, painting, etc)-15k   Mortgage-10k   Property Tax-1k     Property Insurance+24k Rental Income-32k Net Loss: Would this be my deduction against W-2 Income?  
Rhyna Orillaneda Accessory dwelling unit in San Jose, CA
19 December 2019 | 11 replies
One-foot overhang for eaves would be allowed.ADU Size (in sf)LOT SIZE (SF)ADU MAXIMUM SIZE (SF)3,000 - 5,4446005,445 - 9,0007009,001 - 10,00080010,001 - Up900LOT SIZE (SF)ADU MAXIMUM SIZE (SF)Up to 90001,0009,000 and greater1,200Number of Bedrooms and BathroomsTwo bedrooms allowed on lots with an area greater than 9,000 square feet, and only one bathroom.Up to two bedrooms and two bathrooms allowed for all units.Attached ADU Maximum Floor AreaMay not exceed 50% of the existing or proposed primary dwelling living area.May not exceed 50% of the existing or proposed primary dwelling living area or 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Design StandardsVisual compatibility with existing primary dwelling is required.No design standards, except new simplified standards for attached ADU units for historic buildings listed in the Historic Resources Inventory.Parking requirementsAn ADU requires 1 space unless the property qualifies for an exemption under State law—see the parking requirements.If a garage has been converted, the main dwelling parking space must be replaced, as uncovered or in front or side setback areas.
Chen Zhou Building ADU in San Jose, California
18 June 2021 | 17 replies
One-foot overhang for eaves would be allowed.ADU Size (in sf)LOT SIZE (SF)ADU MAXIMUM SIZE (SF)3,000 - 5,4446005,445 - 9,0007009,001 - 10,00080010,001 - Up900LOT SIZE (SF)ADU MAXIMUM SIZE (SF)Up to 90001,0009,000 and greater1,200Number of Bedrooms and BathroomsTwo bedrooms allowed on lots with an area greater than 9,000 square feet, and only one bathroom.Up to two bedrooms and two bathrooms allowed for all units.Attached ADU Maximum Floor AreaMay not exceed 50% of the existing or proposed primary dwelling living area.May not exceed 50% of the existing or proposed primary dwelling living area or 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Design StandardsVisual compatibility with existing primary dwelling is required.No design standards, except new simplified standards for attached ADU units for historic buildings listed in the Historic Resources Inventory.Parking requirementsAn ADU requires 1 space unless the property qualifies for an exemption under State law—see the parking requirements.If a garage has been converted, the main dwelling parking space must be replaced, as uncovered or in front or side setback areas.
Carole G. Looking for software for rentals that is NOT online
20 September 2023 | 4 replies
If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.
Richard Cho Capital Loss Offset & Carryover
25 August 2023 | 3 replies
The specific rules and regulations can vary depending on your country and local tax laws.Here's a simplified example of how this might work:Scenario:You lost $1 million from a real estate development investment (capital loss).You gained $300,000 from stock investments (capital gain).In this case, you might be able to offset a portion of your capital gain with your capital loss:Capital Loss: $1,000,000Capital Gain: $300,000Since your capital loss is greater than your capital gain, you might be able to use the entire $300,000 capital gain to offset your loss.
Austin Bright Best lead sources for motivated sellers
25 June 2023 | 33 replies
Here let me really simplify this for you.This is WRONG.
Rahul Sunkavalli Roth 401K and Roth IRA
7 December 2018 | 37 replies
If you have succeeded, then you will continue to be in a high tax bracket well beyond the point at which you stop working a job.That example is so over simplified like you said and isn’t even close to what happens in reality.  
Thomas Jones The New 20% Pass-Through Deduction and You
28 January 2019 | 87 replies
Unfortunately you're over simplifying it and you can't just use your interpretation of what makes a pass through override actual IRS  tax code. 
Peter Lee What self storage software do you use?
25 September 2023 | 18 replies
I heard that Easy Storage can do both the website + management software which would simplify things.