Basically contract is nonexistent until they sign.

California basically requires a living trust to avoid probate (generally) and a Will alone will not suffice. 

Of that $22.25 is the basic charge.

Some of their other big items are Condo Fee/Amenity fee, which is basically $1500/mo. 

And basically what my insurance agent said.

I am very curious as to the must have or 'should do' rehab to either increase value in my home to possibly start using the BRRRR method or for basic tenant improvements.

I am very curious as to the must have or 'should do' rehab to either increase value in my home to possibly start using the BRRRR method or for basic tenant improvements.

Basically all the things the gurus say you don't need.

They request what is called an “as-repaired appraisal.”To give a general picture of how the as-repaired appraisal fits into the process here’s a very basic look at the steps involved in a standard 203K loan, sometimes called a Consultant K* loan:The borrower selects a property, a lender, a 203(k) consultant and a general contractor.The lender pre-qualifies or pre-approves the borrower, and determines that the property is eligible for a 203K loan.Working with the consultant and the contractor, the borrower submits a document that specifies all repairs.The lender requests an appraisal.

If you have another strategy, maybe if you are trying to reduce your taxable income by taking passive losses, while still getting principal paydown and equity build up through appreciation, that is a whole other topic... but from a purely basic investment standpoint, you want to at least get 1% if possible.