I find that depending on the market $300-500/mo are fairly normal and if compared to what you would pay with a single family home on some utilities, maintenance, and management, it's a good deal.

They determine this based on a % of Fair Market Rent (FMR).

Hi @Helena Goyvaerts,Investing in the US from a different country is fairly similar to investing as a US citizen, but there are a few differences and a few things to keep in mind.1.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

.- Maintain proper records, such as contracts, settlement statements, and promissory notes.- Additionally, you can track income and expenses consistently using software or spreadsheets.If you track everything, you could show a loss and use that to offset other earned income (such as a W2) which will net you a bigger refund.

I continue to wonder why Fair Housing has a provision for ESA which are not trained, certified service animals.

I too live in Marin, and feel it is a solid long term market for apprecaition, and utilizing the power of principle reduction.When it comes to refinancing, figure out what the loan costs will be, then divide that buy the monthly savings with the new loan in order to determine how long you have to maintain that loan to break even. 

It looks fairly simple. 

What percentage is fair to pay sellers agent commission and would I be expected to pay buyer agent commission as well?

I own a commercial unit, and I’m trying to determine a fair rental rate for the space.