@Jamarr Lee If you're going to do well in this business I would suggest eliminating the guesswork when looking at properties.

This eliminates any SBA loans as they'll require same peril mitigation through insurance and it's a waste.Our house took on way more water though, 5.5' : (.  

They are very strict.There are alternative structures that would suit your needs better and eliminate the CA Franchise tax exposure.

I've had some pushback on that recently as I've tried to expand into other counties to eliminate some of the steps I initially had.

Often times, this can start a conversation that turns into business or a referral for you.By offering them an item of value, you eliminate the opportunity for them to slam the door in your face. 

No thank you very much, I hope to spend a bit more time with my kids, plus see 1.I will readily admit that when I went in to this I was looking at how to eliminate or minimize my having to pay for utilities.

Take the extra money you save by eliminating some of your 'wants' and pay down the principal. 

That seems like a turbotax nightmare lol, time for an accountant I suppose.The other option would be for us to just pay cash which is an option as well and would eliminate a lot of these issues.

I gave you those options based upon a simple process of elimination.

Everyone is trying to househack in one way or the other, others just want to reduce or eliminate their rent and don't really care if they cash flow or not.