What attracted me to BP was the network of people who actively participate in the forums and wanted to connect with like-minded individuals.

Just something to keep in mind since I was looking into the regulations for AirBnB in San Jose (I'm not an attorney or an expert on this, though).

RE investing is a relatively new dream as I was taught in my formative years to work hard for the “man” and max out your 401k to reach financial independence while my husband was raised in a more real estate minded family, so we make a good mix.

Keep in mind, when you're a one or two man show, you wear a lot of hats, so you're doing a million different jobs (deal finder, GC, secretarial work, etc.) - what's a "reasonable" amount to pay for these services?

I'm applying for a HELOC tomorrow, I've made up my mind!

Will definitely keep all this information in mind.

So if you are planning to self manage or self lease, I would keep that in mind. 

If by chance the IRS doesn't see it your way I'm sure you won't mind paying them what you may have misunderstood.

"Pet rent" is a little more grey - the Residential Tenancies Act does appear to preclude such additional rent amounts, but the practice is widespread and, thus-far, the authorities appear to tolerate it.We only allow pets in select buildings: either ones where we have inherited pets and have yet to perform any substantial retrofit or where the building was renovated with pets in-mind.

Anyone who wants to meet and network or just grab some food or a drink let me know!