Right now, my best advice is to determine first your exact investment strategy (long-term appreciation?

What type of MEP work are you putting into the design for getting the sewer, water, power, and internet (assuming you're not extending gas) to the inside of the building? 

The real price is determined by the market.

It is up to the buyer to determine their own incentive and timeline, but if the agent feels like they are just wasting time and not going to get a transaction, the buyer is likely to be back-burnered since agents only get paid when a transaction occurs.

We will use the British or UK model which is primarily used in the India and China markets where we will be marketing to.Quality grades:  This is a general discussion, there are more detail determinants, I am not showing.A- basically no flaws, generally 100% "Heart" wood. 

Role-playing.     . you paid $300k 10 years ago, it’s worth $660k, (so when you sell you net $600k to make math easy.)and your cpa determined that you owned zero land, so it’s all depreciatable. you owe 15% on the $300k gain plus 25% tax on $109k depreciation recapture, so you owe $70k in federal taxes, then California reaches out for another $30k?  

I have a potential private lender, but I need to determine if this is a viable investment opportunity and explore the best financing options 

Be sure to consult with your CPA to determine if you can utilize these deductions based on your specific tax situation.

Internet search ADU lot split “San Jose”Here is one search result that is what i am suggesting: https://www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/comments/1e7lhkv/san_jose_b...Good luck

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