I have NO idea what my "Cost basis" is!!

@Victor ChanSell if:You don't want to be a bay area landlordFinishes are new and the house does not have hardened features appropriate for rentingHold if:You want to be a bay area landlordHouse has older finishes and value wouldn't suffer from additional wear and tear.The amount of risk you take on by renting would be significant and under no circumstances should you hold long enough to lose your step up in basis.

In the contract, you can include a fee the buyer pays for every day over the closing date.

I find it extremely important to know and track your numbers on a consistent basis.

@Graham Kuzek also note if you lived in property as primary or converted to primary after using as a rental, you may be eligible to claim some capital gains exclusion on a pro-rata basis.

I've house hacked twice on two separate properties and both times, I bought on the basis that I could afford the entire property on my own income with no worries. 

I asked my agent to make an addendum requesting for payment of rent for every day after closure, she (seller) refused to sign it.

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Again I appreciate your time and definitely love this community and am learn a substantial amount everyday! 

I'm in yucca everyday doing this or that if you ever wanted to chat more.