How would it change if I "house hacked" a property with a detached guest house/in law apartment?

They know real estate tax laws.

HI Guys,Ive been submitting offers around Los Angeles and educating myself on the rent control laws here (they are a pain but required).

My wifes brother in law is a firefighter in Mesa and he has said that Mesa in general is pretty rough.

I am not sure what they are called down here in Seattle we call them mother in laws.

The case law seems favor taxpayers. 

I encourage landlords to charge both if allowed by state law:  you add a little to your pocket, but you give the tenant an incentive to prevent and/or repair damages themselves to get their deposit back.

I'd advise talking to a real estate lawyer before you get involved in pre-foreclosures and ask for guidance regarding state and federal laws.

Alex, unfortunately i do not think there is a way around that, they want to make sure that you would have the training of all the ethic laws and finance laws of being an agent and a broker. you would need 75 hrs of schooling, test, plus the time as an agent then i believe there is more schooling and tests to become a Broker.

*Interest is charged from the 13th day after the sale to the date of payment on the balance due at the current lawful interest rate.