This signals long-term appreciation potential.

The tenants have paid and if someone is thinking about moving out then an extra surcharge that hits if they aren't out in time for us to turn the place for a lucrative AirBNB short term rental can help massage the move out timing.That said with MTR we do not have the cleaning costs that eat up a lot of STR gross, and its lower hassle in some ways.  

Our long term goal is to purchase and move to a remote ranch and for me to be able to quit my job around 40 years old.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

@Vivien H.I know several CPAs throughout CA, and one of them I think may fit your description, though she's based in Long Beach. 

Why do you say its bad for the original owner long term?

Since I am entering this field in the latter part of my life (63), I do not want 'long-term' investments as I am not interested in making millions, but having enough for the remainder of my life to 'Vive La Vida Loca'!

If the market continues to appreciate, holding the property could yield more long-term equity gains.

Just in case.Ultimately whatever correlates with your future plans but a solid way to build long term wealth.

I also allowed the fear of others to take me away from my long term goals.