Specifically in SC, though, I would check two things - 1) see if the ATI exemption applies and actually quote the taxes for that particular property on the county tax estimator tool, and 2) get a ballpark quote from your insurance partner on the particular property.

If it is not in the contract, the contractor has the right to believe they are not responsible for it. 

There is nothing that says you can't be under contract to sell within or before your 45 day identification period even begins.

I have done a few hundred sub 2's in my day and all sorts of issue arise that your probably not thinking of or no one could have thought ahead about..

You need to figure in vacant, reserves, and god knows what else.

I have a self check-in listing on Peerspace.

I understand there is a maximum of 180 days for STRs in San Jose, CA.

In fact, a personal guarantee would be irrelevant if pursued in this scenario.This doesn’t happen often, but as lenders, we're leery of doing business with anyone who won’t agree to a guarantee.

Purchase price: $225,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Fit criteria of A and B rated school in good area that could appreciate over time.

These have two very different next steps.If it is a condo, you need to check your condo docs and see where the unit ends and what is common area. if its a leak in a pipe in a wall that is typically common owner and the condo association should take care of it.