Since you live in Milpitas, with regards to your Prop 13 tax basis, if you are 55 years of age or older, check with the Santa Clara County Tax Assessor.https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/forms-and-publications/forms/60-ah-transfer-your-assessed-value-prop-60-90When I sold my long-time San Jose home three years ago, I considered my tax basis transfer options if I remained in California, but decided to retire to a state with a lower cost of living and no state income tax.

Yes....1925 home...been renting for 3 yrs....double rental...2300.00 for house and cottage ...having old piping issues.and some roof situation. ..had lived there my self....had whole house lifted....has gone up 10 percent in value....just at a standstill now....plumbing 1925...not sure but may be looking at 10 grand or more...don't know whether to keep...sell....or use loan of some type....thanks for your inputs....

But by meeting your local portfolio lenders and building a rapport you may find your self a lender for tomorrow's bigger deals. 

From my assessment, they really do not have domain expertise- i.e. they don't know what it's like to manage STR's so the software reflects it. 

Found the objections negotiated 10k on all 3 properties and buyer still will not meet half way.

Hey Bigger Pockets Team - I have done some research on moving my 401k from corporate America to some form of self directed venue.Like Dirty Harry - I am looking for THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY!

@Carl FischerFor most self-directed plans (non-custodial), there is a separate EIN obtained for the plan or more specifically in most cases, the trust.

If you ask people who've been in business for 10+ years, what they would tell their younger self, many will say they wish they started earlier!

What is your objective? 

Also specifying any specific materials, finishes, and any specific objective level of quality of workmanship that you require.Requirement for providing certificates of insurance including both liability and workers comp (if workers other than the owner are employed) naming you as additional insured.