All recordings that have transfer tax are exempt.However, if there was an instance where it was due, it would be debited to the party paying for the recording fee for that item. 

She now has 7 items in collection.

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It's very outdated; there's a garage conversion for half of a 2-car garage that was poorly executed; kitchen/bathrooms need new countertops, tubs, appliances; flooring basically throughoutRents: 1300-1500 (trying to get to the higher end with my rehab==1450)Monthly Expenses: 756PM: 182Taxes: 210Vacancy: 112Repairs/Maint: 70CapEx: 70Insurance: 112Max Mortgage Payment: I used all these costs, with my hope to cash flow at least $100/month to back into what I should offer for the property (not considering CCR yet), with a 20% down payment. 

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I am currently investing in Bakersfield (sfh) but currently live in Los angles where I have my primary home and renting out a garage conversion.

@Enrique Rodriguez  Yes, short term only, I've used it for rehabs, funding down payments, items like that. 

It may also be a good idea to see what the prevailing practice in the community is (this post is a good start).One thing to remember is that pet deposits can cover a wide variety of items, both inside and outside of the unit.