Additionally, I’m considering converting a garage into a bedroom.If I want to list these properties on Airbnb, I understand I’ll need to obtain the following:•BTR (Business Tax Receipt)•CU (Certificate of Use)For these, I’ll need to undergo a city inspection.

I found this deal through a conversation with other condo owners, who mentioned that the seller was motivated to sell.

And what are you using to help optimize the SEO? 

I only ask because I work with a few different builders that have 2-4 units in growing markets.

@Mike Lambert - Thanks for providing this perspective.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

If you are familiar with the San Jose area, do you think this will work?

I was told that if you purchase a property using a conventional loan (mortgage in your name), that within a month or so after you purchase the property, you can use a Quick Claim Deed or Warranty Deed to transfer the name on the Deed of the property to your LLC.

This is technically a method of buying/selling real estate, which is illegal without a real estate or law license. 

Will I still be able to use the $250,000 per spouse exemption on the appreciation, and how will this impact my 1031 exchange?