.: One of the interesting things that occurred in the legal landscape was that in 1978, California's Supreme Court ruled that due on sale clauses in mortgage documents were void "restraints on alienation" and unenforceable unless a lender could show their security was at risk.

It’s inconceivable to me how someone with a RE broker license, a CCIM, and a plethora of Series Securities Registrations can think that the property tax valuation would be reassessed at a LOWER value after knowing that the subject property and neighbor properties were being sold for record prices with each recent sale.

Use this period wisely by ensuring your calendar is open, pricing is competitive, and your listing is optimized.Encourage Reviews: After hosting your first guests, politely ask them to leave honest feedback.

Legal Protection – It's important to have a solid contract in place, typically a promissory note and a security agreement that outlines the loan terms, interest rates, repayment schedules, and collateral (often the property being financed).

However, it may require you to sign up and link your bank account, so it’s essential to verify the app’s legitimacy, security, and any associated fees before proceeding.Your tenant mentioned that the app helps build their credit, which is a feature some rent payment platforms offer.

Most lawsuits against landlords involve wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Hence if the lease clearly has terms against this and section 8 is supporting the rent, that is your best bet to ensure the tenant complies with the lease.

It also includes managing your existing investment well to ensure you aren't bleeding money due to bad tenants, excess maintenance, etc. 

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

Since you are married and live in a community property state, the IRS treats your joint ownership as a single owner for tax purposes, meaning you can answer "No" and proceed with disregarded entity classification.If you want to eliminate confusion going forward, you could dissolve the current LLC and set up a new single-member LLC under one spouse’s name, ensuring automatic disregarded entity treatment without needing to file Form 1065 in the future.