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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
Additionally, I know the Waivo product for STR covers intentional and accidental damages.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
In addition, you would need enough working capital to pay for insurance (which will be going up a LOT in Los Angeles) and to pay for property taxes.Don't buy this unless you have substantial resources and a cash cushion to keep yourself safe.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
You're also able to work with the utility company to install an additional meter.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Was able to get a meeting with the seller and negotiated using evolving knowledge of construction and deal analysis in addition to discovering seller motivation through direct contact.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Additionally, the contract with the wholesaler is set to expire on Monday the 27th.
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24 January 2025 | 10 replies
I've also leveraged their webhooks to automate additional things on my end like setting the thermostat to the appropriate temperature an hour before the guest check-in and turning it off after they check out.
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12 February 2025 | 8 replies
I recently completed one on a multifamily property and found it to be a cost-effective approach.That said, there are a couple of additional factors to consider beyond the code differences between a garage conversion and new construction:Coastal Overlay Zones – If your property is in a coastal overlay, building a ground-up ADU may require Coastal Commission review, which can add time and complexity to the process.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
In most single family zoned areas adding a single ADU is not a value add meaning it will not add more value than the hands off cost of the addition.
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
The issue with section 179 expense is that you normally have to operate at positive income.Under most circumstances, bonus depreciation is better since you can take bonus depreciation even if you operate at negative income.