While $50/month in cash flow isn’t great, it’s still positive, and cutting the termite protection could boost it to $125.

The last time I checked, they said Airbnb decide this category and I cannot request it. good luck it will be incredible boost. 

If you are willing to do some work, you can force appreciation, capture some equity, which boosts rent-to-value.In terms of areas to avoid, I would stay away from the East side, particularly anything along Post road between Pendleton Pike and I-74. 

I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.

As much as I'd love to rehab the properties to boost the ARV (which was the initial goal), funds are tight right now to do that so as-is is the way for me to go.Absolutely.

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The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes.

Cash flow is great, but it can feel incremental compared to the boost you get from equity plays.For me, it's more situational.

Nonetheless, having it as legal square footage will help your ARV and sales value dramatically vs. having an illegal unit. 

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