Leewell, do you want to stay in San Diego? 

What we've learned is that Sec 8 residents would usually stay longer than a non-Sec-8 resident.

If you’re thinking of branching out, cities like Austin or San Antonio are worth considering, but staying local has its perks too.

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund. 

Hi Makani, I believe that staying positive is great cash flow in itself. 

I could go on for days about these people but stay away from them like the plague. 

I personally would stay away from condo-tels as they will be even worse and you'll have less opportunity to cash flow. 

Since this situation was so egregious (IMO), I would either boot them out now, or at least have a serious talk, real serious....If you're going to let them stay I would just get a really deep cleaning done, maybe a couple, and then replace carpet after they're gone.

I think it would be better just to stay on good terms and let him know you will contact him when you are ready to sell.

@Abby Chapman I would stay clear of NewWestern/Net Worth.