The deduction is optimized as values increase and can potentially offset the entire net investment (including down payment) for high wage earners.

Don't forget to ask when the last time everyone's rent was increased - with section 8 you can only do that once/year. 

They could also fix it on their own (as some of Scott's buyers do) , increase the value and sell it at higher price than bought, pocketing the difference. 

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Did lenders reactivate HELOCs after the rates increased?

California owners, should we increase our coverage, which should result in higher premiums?  

However, a full or partial gift means you inherit their $33K cost basis, potentially increasing your capital gains taxes when you sell in the future.

That will increase your material costs for the job and is the contractor paying for the material in their bid or are you paying for it and paying them a labor cost.

Not only for the census ending in 2020 but also the projected population from 2020 to 2025.I agree that population increase is important and should be factored in when analyzing a property. 

Not sure if it’s already been discussed in this thread but have those that built ADUs experienced a significant increase in property taxes?