Here are things that would not transfer with a sale:-2.5% interest- prop 13 property tax benefit is saving ~$40/monththese are awesome advantages that are tough to match   In addition you have achieve outstanding return from the appreciation since purchase.On the other hand, you have $300k of equity which places the LTV at ~65%.  

I had let my guard down and given a tenant the benefit of the doubt (a tenant who is (now was) a CEO and raised millions of dollars for a newsworthy venture).

if you aren't will to or don't want to go into those types of areas, but by all means the FHA or 5% down conventional 2-4 unit loan is gonna be the way to go in my opinion.We did a house hack as our first move into reale state investing and it was the best thing we ever did and continues to expand ints benefits to us every year, So I am a huge fan of the strategy. 

You can have for example a 6 months contract, extendable, as you are not covered by long-term rental rules (neither "benefits").

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We offer products with fixed-rate HELOCs that give you the benefits of both worlds. :) Available for primary homes, second homes and investment properties.

I benefitted from rent inflation, but I also did some things that would help improve net cash flow (appealing property taxes, for example).Happy to send you some resources with more details on how I accomplished it.

One portfolio gives me cash flow and debt pay down, while the other produces appreciation in addition to the other benefits.  

@Nathan Gesner what is the benefit of the double deposit rather than collecting last month's rent + a single deposit? 

I strongly  encourage to share this information  and write an email and letter to as many state representatives and the governor to veto this bill or reverse  it.AB 2424 (Schiavo) lender does not benefit they only get what they are owed including all fee's etc.. benefit will be next in line and or the owner who lost it.. this will also cut down on the collusion that takes place at trustee sales.