I'm in your neck of the woods, Laguna Niguel, and hang out in Aliso Viejo a lot (only sizable and nicer town center around town :) I am also a software engineer working full time in San Diego.

@Kevin Wood  I dont think non disclosure has any bearing on tax;s the taxing authority puts there own value on the assets regardless of what you pay for them.  

They are a few other investors in your neck of the woods.

It's a unique property for the neighborhood but it turned out beautifully so I'm confident (knock on wood) we'll do well on it.

@Marlon Fong @Craig Bryan @Austin Mudd @Jordan Abromovitz @Rich Gray @Matt Faix @Patrick O'Shea @Mike Rey @Liam Morris @Chris Gordon @Helen Bollinger @Devin Woods @Logan Buehler @Jason Moskal @Jay Belcher@Josh Caldwell, I will send you some details about the meeting. 

Has anyone ever taken hardwood floors in terrible shape and flipped the wood upside down? 

I like Wood Floors Plus in Glen Burnie

Remove and replace the existing wood landing and replace with new pressure treated lumber and treating deck boards.

you guys can look up thell woods he does 1031 tax exchange in kalamazoo mi you can google him hes the real deal he has a crowdfunding business that getting launched now called c3 funding.. look into in this guy has been in all phases of relestate several companies and has helped me to grow fast just from advice and expertice he the best in the world. he will change your life.

I prefer the natural wood color, but paint might be better if it is unsightly.Jim.