And , since I had been working in an industry I really wasn’t passionate about, this was my chance to try an industry that I have had a passion for for the last 12 years or so.

Check with your accountant for CAL specific tax laws. 

What would be the "significant and legitimate public purpose" for the government getting involved in what seems to be a tiny percentage of transactions in an already heavily-regulated industry?

The more properties you walk and the more industry conversations you have, the better you’ll get at identifying these opportunities.

@Henry Clark other than just a normal google search of "population of x" town, is there a specific site you use?

We provide a complimentary property-specific analysis for investors exploring the benefits of cost segregation.

There are far too many regulations, the transaction is a much longer process, and we are talking about someone's biggest purchase.

As a builder/investor myself some of your estimates seemed a little off to me, but those can be very market specific so its hard to say. 

DSCR loans are a great option for investors looking to scale their portfolio as they are property specific and allow you to close in an LLC

Additionally, lenders may require a release price (a specific amount to pay down the loan) for each property sold, which can complicate the strategy.It’s worth discussing these details with a trusted lender or mortgage broker to ensure the plan aligns with the loan’s terms.