Airbnb is very algorithm based and despite the popular opinion its not hard to stay in good standings on the algorithm. 

When an appraiser is adjusting a comp to match the subject property, he or she will use an adjustment based on the difference in square footage.

I would need to consult tax consultant for this however I expect to reduce my effective costs by ~$1,495/month (based on a 32% tax bracket).2.

Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

., HVAC tune-up, plumbing fixes)Deep clean entire property pre-listingEstimated Cost: $5,000Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $145,000Project TimelineWeek 1-2: Planning and DemolitionFinalize design and materialsObtain necessary permitsBegin demolition (kitchen, bathrooms, floors)Week 3-5: Structural and Major InstallationsInstall new cabinets and countertops in kitchenComplete bathroom tiling and vanity installationRefinish or replace flooringWeek 6-7: Painting and FixturesPaint interior and exteriorInstall lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixturesWeek 8: Finishing TouchesLandscaping and curb appeal updatesDeep cleaning and stagingTotal Timeline: 8 Weeks*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

Hello @Johann Villalvir,Congratulations your accomplishment.Some background: I am an engineer and what I do in our investment services business is primarily data science and software development.We use data mining software to evaluate thousands of properties based on about 40 behavioral characteristics of our target tenant segment.

If these continual expenses are not made  you end up with slum properties renting for a minimum weekly rate to transients.I don’t know your properties so I can’t form a specific opinion; however, based on the information you’ve shared I trust your opinion and knowledge.  

Generally yes a HELOC will go off your personal finances so qualifying is generally based on your income, liabilities, and credit. 

I would underwrite buyers based on stability of income, financial payment history & ability to pay.

I paid for the subscription for a few months and drew my own custom Google maps areas and color coded them red/yellow/green based on a "grade" I felt came from a few metrics like crime/average household income/etcI also really like realtors dot com new maps, if you search for an address and click on the map and then go to the top left and choose the Value slider it will give you a nice color coded map of which areas of a neighborhood are higher valued.