On one hand, you advise investors to avoid a GP that "doesn't pass the sniff test", and then on the other hand, you advocate that "there's nothing wrong with investing...with the syndicator who is chasing your checks because you are the only option..." 

I have not consolidated them under one LLC as of yet—my attorney advised me to beware of franchise taxes in my state that may cancel out the benefits of consolidation.  

Hi Lucas,I would not advise it unfortunately. 

While there are exceptions, we typically advise our clients to track their mileage.

I took your advise and joined an event for next Monday in Irvine.

Please advise!

Hey Josh, appreciate your advise!

I know there is an ATI exemption that reduces the taxable value by ~25%.Anyone else went through this and can advise on how to move forward with this?

Without that existing network, I’d find out-of-state management much more challenging, and I generally wouldn’t advise OOS management for new investors who don’t have reliable local contacts.Currently, I’m in the process of transitioning my properties to a local property manager.

However, I noticed that most homes in the neighborhood have vertical fences.Do you think it’s advisable to go with a horizontal design, or would it be better to stick with a vertical style to maintain consistency with the neighborhood aesthetic?