The answer is NO, based on the language of Section 152(c)(3)(A):...an individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if...

You need to be able to substantiate this tenant caused this damage and that it didn't exist prior and small items like this are less likely to be prove-able. 4.

Most of the regular posters here on Bigger Pockets have a negative view of Sub2, especially after a couple of individuals spammed the site to promote their training.There was already a negative view of Sub2 on Bigger Pockets due to most of the regular posters did their deals in a different manner therefore, as is human nature anything out of our own personal preference can look mighty sinister. 

I’ve got her dealing with 8 properties which have individual accounts.

Your returns could be increased if you are willing to rent it by the room to individual students. 

I think finding other value adds than ADU additions are likely to be the superior investment versus adding a ADU.Best wishes, especially wishing the best to all the fire victims.I believe the market around north L.A. is one filled with some pretty well healed individuals.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Oregon finally passed legislation to reel in unlicensed wholesaling its in this months publication from the state RE agency.Highlights:Goes into effect  July 1 2025Requires:On line application to become a licensed wholesaler  ( RE agents exempt from this of course they already have licenses)Name of company and individuals who will be performing these services.Each one needs a full criminal background check and approval prior to receiving the license.300.00 annual fee for the license.Written Disclosures in Bold 10 point.These must be given to Buyer and Sellers prior to entering into a wholesale contract and signed for.Also RE brokers assisting wholesalers need to give these to potential buyers and sellers.

However, the duplexes within my budget (~$360K) often require substantial work, and I’m not looking to spend much on rehab.

Granite, I know CA tends to see a lot of this; more than likely due to a lot of people owning Solar.My question is the owner that has a lien status associated to this Lien description (Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract), is this a standard practice of just owning Solar (thus wasting time prospecting these individuals) or does this simply mean they (the solar company) took out a lien against the owner because the solar company is trying to collect their money.

That's also not a deterrent to REI...and it never was, and never will be.The real key comes down to analyzing markets, and not just individual properties.