However, I typically like to make a distinction between my parents assets and my own, simply because doing so provides me more satisfaction when I succeed.

This separation creates a clear distinction between ownership and the right to revenue.That said, one key difference is the upkeep required for income-generating properties like homes or rental buildings.

There is a distinct difference in the law between short term and long term rentals. 

However, short term rentals are much less passive than long term rentals and are essentially a hospitality business, which is in and of itself required a whole additional layer of knowledge and expertise.With regard to your question about private lenders, it’s important to draw a distinction in terminology between “private” and “hard money.”

A freeze on REIT distributions is entirely distinct from promissory notes or hard money loans.

How does this new law address the distinction between wholesaling and a net listing?

.,) relative to all other applicants, but after showing them the property you have the distinct sense they'll be a difficult, high maintenance/game-the-system/treat-your-property-poorly tenant.Essentially: how do you stay on the right side of the law rejecting a tenant that appears to be the best applicant on paper, but to whom you don't want to rent based on unpleasant personal interactions or impressions that they would likely take poor care of your property?

There are multiple ways to utilize equity without paying taxes, such as cash-out refinances, HELOCs, and 1031 exchanges, making appreciation a powerful wealth-building tool.Many people lump all of California into one bucket, but it’s a massive state with many distinct markets.

If you care to learn about the distinctions, read these posts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1215989-expl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...2.

Local government is NOT "Big Government", there is a distinction between these 2.