you just input the address and it import the information which has bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. just be careful with the insurance and property tax data.

Since my adjusted basis is about 50K, am I going to have a $250K gain on my income taxes this year?

Over the years, I’ve gained hands-on knowledge in a variety of areas, including tax liens, tax deeds, rental properties, and fix-and-flips.

This will help you assess the value and avoid surprises down the road.12.

My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

As a tax professional I would recommend going with a specialized independent attorney. 

Selling your share at fair market value could avoid gift tax but may trigger capital gains tax for you based on the sale price and your cost basis.In California, the transfer may also trigger a property tax reassessment under Proposition 13 unless a specific exemption applies.

Home went to tax sale county kept excess proceeds.

They don't pay the same taxes a citizen would pay.

You may be able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes before the property is in service.