-Sauna-Hot Tub-Patio/courtyard (large cement tiles on crushed bluestone with lighting, natural gas line to bbq)-Secondary patio off primary suite-Losing sq feet in the primary bedroom to enlarge the bathroom-High grade cabinets-Appliances with cabinet fronts-High end appliances (Viking/Miele instead of GE Cafe)-Outdoor shower (teak box walls with a dry well beneath the footprint)-Wiring for Cat6 to every room-Wiring for surround speakers (or including the speakers that are built into the walls)-Sonos whole-home audio system-Hardwired cameras (with on-site storage) to the exterior of the house-Smart features: thermostats are a given, but how about light fixtures, switches, aromatherapy, fans ... anything else?

When discretionary spending dries up, travel typically plumets.

Ashcroft can offer slimmer returns and still have excess demand for their offerings because of... brand.

California charges a minimum tax of $800 a year per LLC, and more if you have gross receipts in excess of $250k.

You should only consider switching when your current software has a significant flaw or lacks features that force you to spend excessive time on workarounds.

You can take advantage of bonus depreciation and accelerated depreciation deductions to offset your passive income.With the 1031, you might have excess basis which is eligible for bonus depreciation. 

We get about $900 in excess.

You may be able to find 15% down but even that is VERY hard to get and with the changing lending climate could completely dry up.

Any excess amounts in the master are then assets or liabilities or capital of the master which are noted on its books. 

You waive the excess.