The republicans have 1031 tax-deferred exchanges on the chopping block – can’t you give us some time to digest these moves?
Trump Effect on 1031 Exchanges
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Real Estate Investing
Smart Growth
Those who want to get involved in smart growth/affordable-housing issues can attend the San Diego City council meeting today at 2:00pm. The City Council members have submitted ideas, summarized here: Sell or lease government-owned land. Defer or...
Bring Back Dirty Cash?
Just a month after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a federal anti-money laundering program that targets luxury real estate is set to expire. The dragnet monitors pricey home deals for signs of dirty cash, helping detect criminals who launder money through real...
New Rules for Airbnb
If you are buying, you should check the Airbnb website to see if there are rentals nearby the home you are considering, because they aren't going away. Here is the latest on the tug-o-war:...
Airbnb Under Attack in San Diego
You knew this was coming, sooner or later: Most Airbnb and other short-term rentals would be banned in San Diego under a proposal released this week by the City Council president. The proposal would make a simple definition change in the city’s municipal...
Game On!
The 2br/2ba condo we are discussing in the UTC area is in a complex that enjoys high rents - this unit should fetch $2,000 per month easily. Because of the quirk in the underwriting guidelines that won't allow financing in condo complexes that have an eminent-domain...
Real Estate Investing
If you’re closing in on retirement, trying to put your money to work in a zero interest rate world is not an easy job. Financial writers and gurus are obsessed with the stock and bond markets. But despite the lack of attention, many Americans have fallen in love with...
Multi-Gen Paradise
Lakeside isn't far - it is centrally-located in San Diego County, and is a straight shot down the 52 and 67 from La Jolla. It might be a reasonable compromise for those multi-gen buyers who would treasure two houses on a quarter-acre lot with citrus and avocado...
Vista Four-Plex For Sale
Here's the tour of the four units we have listed at 247 Alestar St., Vista: Save Save Save
Vista Fourplex For Sale
My new listing of a classic 1965 fourplex in the heart of the Alta Vista area near Brengle Terrace, and steps to the vibrant downtown Vista scene. The current income is $52,800/yr, and we're listed for $899,000. After taxes, 10% management fee, and 10% vacancy, it's...
