right now Im practicing comping 3 random tips as a newbie? 

You can find SF properties that already have in law suites, garage units, etc, and now legally rent those, so it should increase the appraised value significantly.

Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?

The NAR settlement was ridiculous and has only forced agents to do more paperwork and disclosures, but the vast majority of us are still working the same way.The law requires the agent to sign an agreement with you.

Your state law and notice can be found online. 

By the most important thing (if that's what you're doing) is to have a really good operator who knows the laws, has experience and is above board so they won't leave you high and dry. 

It drives me crazy when I hear these stories preventive maintenance is what should be practiced and discussing all avenues of the deal and the borrowers docs in advance.   

Here are the new rental laws in California for 2024.

First I follow the law , it allows me 1/3 down .

This is a practice by some less than reputable companies.