Our ADU has a long-term tenant, so it sounds like I should be able to show the lease and inquire at the assessor's office about decreasing the tax rate to 4% then (thank you for the tip on that, Troy!).

I am fairly new to real estate investing and was looking forward on any tips or advice on how I can get started in my local area.

Its the book that really inspired me to invest out of state and offered actionable tips for out of state investors.

@Mike Kroupa There used to be a tv show where decorators were given 2k to improve the appeal of a house on the market.

@Michael Penny   The buyer is the state itself, and there aren't necessarily any tests, though the state agency has been known to do so basically unannounced / unsolicited (if they get tipped off etc) particularly in the wetlands areas which they have greater regulatory jurisdiction over.

What are 1-3 most important tips in Real Estate Investing that you wish you knew when you first started out? 

Would love to connect sometime.I appreciate the tips, @Kyle Kershner.

What tips can anyone give on past experience?

Here is a link with tips and tricks regarding house hacking https://www.weknowboise.com/bl...

  quick tip: Check out 1670 Kirkwood Ave, SF.