
25 June 2024 | 1 reply
Access to an STR isn't essential, but helpful and bonus when it's personal usage time..- Insurability & Operations costs: Can be considerably lower (especially in comparison to CA) with most coastal regions there is much lower wildfire risk and the properties that are in flood zones, have surprisingly accessible and affordable policy costs.

26 June 2024 | 65 replies
Personally, I like that it’s a bit more spread out and the views from the pool areas are very nice.

26 June 2024 | 2 replies
You might want to explore STR tax strategy if you are finding that the long-term rental tax strategy isn't working for your personal situation...

23 June 2024 | 11 replies
Asset Protection:While owning properties in your own names may have tax advantages, it does expose you to personal liability.

25 June 2024 | 10 replies
My thoughts: East Bay:- Close to a BART station to traveling medical worker/corporate person could hop on a bus/BART to work: El Cerrito, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Dublin, Pleasanton- Maybe Richmond, Antioch and Pittsburg but some parts have a lot of crime. - Going further out Brentwood and Oakley have appreciated quite a bit and have pretty good schools- Something with potential to add value: ADU attached to the main house or separately in the backyard in the future to get additional rent.

25 June 2024 | 6 replies
I use a broker, they do the leg work and since their interest is in my success, as opposed to an insurance sales person who's only interest is making commissions.

25 June 2024 | 5 replies
Your personal assets are protected with a viel, which can be pierced under certain circumstances.

25 June 2024 | 2 replies
(And best case it was a rental for 17 years then a primary for 3, making only 15% possibly eligible.)Personally, if you and he are both 100% sure of the facts I would first reach out to a qualified intermediary (a person who handles 1031’s).

25 June 2024 | 15 replies
The rationale being you are reducing your personal housing costs as the rented unit will be covering some of the costs.

26 June 2024 | 9 replies
This type of loan is based on the property's income, not your personal finances, which makes it perfect for investors like us.