Historically, it's a terrible strategy and your purchasing power will only erode due to inflation.That said, you want to make smart decisions and be pragmatic.

This is because tenant really can break lease easier than LL, so might as well not have the lease to balance the power as it relates to lease termination   When does AB1482 apply:- is SFR then AB1482 does not apply- if triplex then AB1482 applies

@Dan Powers is talking about LOT area, not necessarily unit area, so what he is saying is that in order for the LOT to have 3 units, the LOT needs to be at least 1080 sqft.

Utilities (only power paid by owner) - $120/Mo?

Think of it as freeing up about $150,000 in investment buying power that will pay you far more down the road. 

@Yocheved BeerTypically noIt’s the power of purchase price or appraisal is what lenders go off of

These forums are even more powerful because you'll connect with folks who are learning about and/or implementing the same things mentioned on the podcast.3 suggestions:1.

I highly recommend investing close to home because of the great Chicago Real Estate Investing.I love the book Mindset, The One Thing, The Power of Now -> all more mindset books but I believe in mindset first and then investing!

The BRRRR method is a powerful way to scale.

You should be able to get 20% down on 1-4 units not 30%, which would stretch your dollar further as far as purchasing power but the leverage will lower your cash flow.