As to your net worth, after you acquire a fractional interest at cost, a year later you can show the fair market value as adjusted under the rules, always see your accountant.What does TIC, TAC, TOE stand for?

Secondly, the higher end you get on property, the lower your ROI and COCR will be simply because it is going cost a lot more to secure the property compared to the rents.

I'm a seasoned investor but looking to expand my portfolio.I've been a lurker on this website for a while but his is my first post.I've purchased properties at Trustee's Foreclosure sales (Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo Counties).I have a question:  Would any lender provide financing if a property was purchased all cash at Trustee's Foreclosure Sale?

I would use this on major systems however a simple fix, if not doing it yourself, will cost a trade fee.

Same with your unfinished basement.If a $40k basement finish yields $1400 rent....that increment sounds like 3.5% of cost....a home run!

I have even hired unlicensed people to install septic drain fields for a fraction of the cost a contractor would want.

Between Kennedy and 275 is where you can get lower appreciation but lower cost as well.....depending on if you buy in Plant school district. - Regards, Jim

She may, "otherwise" be a good tenant, but the smoking is surely going to bother the other three tenants that are doing nothing wrong, and it's going to cost a small fortune to get the smell out.

I'm looking for recommendations for an agent in Contra Costa County, specifically Concord.  

You should also discuss the state intervension into housing and Costa Hawkins AB 1506 and this new left leaning KCET City Rising documentary!