Here are a few ideas to explore that might help you get closer to homeownership in San Diego without selling:Cash-Out Refinance:Refinancing one or both of your El Centro properties could free up additional cash for a down payment without selling.

I'm not trying to discourage you from investing, I think it is a great idea.

However, I do like the idea of bringing less cash to the table.Any thoughts between these two options?

Like I see how it could work in a perfect world but i cant wrap my head around the idea that I could be making a profit if I still don't actually own the house and still have to pay down all of the loans.

I had no idea how hard it was on the back end until I was there.

People who live in an area their whole lives (most people), have a certain set idea in their head about the character of different towns and different neighborhoods.

I have ideas of what I want to put in it, but want it to look legit and not something thrown together if that makes sense.Thank you in advance!

They have no credit history, so you have no idea how responsible they are financially.

Rare do I hear of recommendations but I do hear people asking.I would think in any big city you think about, a visit to a local NARPEM meeting or 2-3 visits would be a great idea. 

I don’t like my tenants getting the idea that they will be charged anytime they report something wrong.That’s just my two cents without knowing the entire background on your relationship with the tenant.