Originally posted by @Michael Carnahan:Hello BP community,My wife and I are new to real estate investing and this is our first post.

I know this is not what you want to hear, but $30,000 claims are rarely worth the pursuit when considering the legal fees involved. 

Very likely the original listing had a room addition that was later removed due to illegal build. 

That will cost you significantly more than any PM fees you'll cough up. 

So here I am, circling back to what I originally intended on doing: real estate investing.

The buyer is always responsible for that payment, but is relieved when the seller provides the incentive that will pay that fee for them.

I am originally from Pensacola, FL and moved to Columbus, OH. 

Lending income counts are regular income (fees, interest etc) (most of the time) When I started doing private lending that was a big regret I wish I did sooner

This can provide a significant tax advantage.Deductions: Expenses related to maintaining and managing the property, such as property management fees, maintenance costs, utilities, and mortgage interest, may be deductible.Tax-Free Rental Income: In some cases, if you rent out your property for less than 15 days a year, you may be able to pocket the rental income without paying taxes on it.Section 179 Deduction: This deduction allows you to deduct the cost of certain qualifying property as an expense, rather than depreciating it over time.

The original question from Manaswi Mishra was if "Asset Appreciation was important for Rentals in the Bay Area?"