Anyone here donate Real Estate for charitable deduction and how did it work out?

[ultrarunner]

All true and city is broke…

The folks that pay the bills and generate the taxes continue to flee…

In hindsight cut and run would have been smart…

Home of the Raiders, A’s and Warriors no more…

City had a deal to sell the sports complex but the details reveal bad for the city.

 

[2manyrocks]

You might call these lawyers to ask them how they'd approach dealing with the city. A win for property owners throughout California

 

[kenmac]

The reason I hear many are getting out of that country. I know two that just moved from there all the wat to Mississippi. LOL.. Said they were tired of all the regulations

 

[ultrarunner]

The reason I hear many are getting out of that country. I know two that just moved from there all the wat to Mississippi. LOL.. Said they were tired of all the regulations

There are a lot and the list is growing... new ones are often climate tied and focus on energy use...

 

[ultrarunner]

You might call these lawyers to ask them how they'd approach dealing with the city. A win for property owners throughout California

Pacific Legal Foundation does some good work…

It’s not that easiest thing living and doing business when the powers that be are very creative coming up with novel ideas to tax, regulate and punish… and take great satisfaction in it even if later tossed out.

 

[ultrarunner]

Find charity or a buyer who will be thorn in the side of the city.

I have learned the city situation is dire… broke in many ways and without leadership… I did not know just how many departments have interim leadership and the number grabbing pensions and leaving is also sober… leaving a sinking ship?

Maybe it will never come back or maybe no improvement without hitting bottom?

Taxes are very high compared to county…

 

[Racenut]

It's encouraging that the mayor and DA were voted down. But I don't expect the replacements to be much better. Hopefully it's not an out of the frying pan into the fire deal. This last election offered glimmers of hope, but too little too late.

 

[ultrarunner]

It's encouraging that the mayor and DA were voted down. But I don't expect the replacements to be much better. Hopefully it's not an out of the frying pan into the fire deal. This last election offered glimmers of hope, but too little too late.

My optimism is waning...

No one is in charge or so it appears...

That is except for the certified letter to close down the auto lot...

Many city workers are virtual... few come in to office jobs...

Never would have guessed pandemic rules still a factor.

 

[ultrarunner]

They don’t make it easy at city hall.

Contrary to what I was told and given in writing Code Enforcement does not offer counter or office hours… everything to be done virtually.

I showed up went through security and sign in and directory only to be told no for code enforcement contact.

I was given the number for supervisor and was able to speak to a senior staffer.

He said he cannot discuss without researching and I said time is running out before admin fees and daily fines start.

He did ask my reason for calling and I said I need to know if after 82 years the city is putting us out of business should it be true vehicles can no longer be parked on a licensed dealer car lot more than 72 hours at a time…

 

[2manyrocks]

I continue to think consulting with an attorney who has actually dealt with them may still be a good idea, particularly if there are procedures with deadlines you have to meet in order to preserve your rights to an appeal. Even if Pacific Legal Foundation is unable to take your case, they may be able to refer you to another lawyer.