@Joseph Henry Renting could net you $2800/month and offer tax benefits like depreciation, but you'll face future maintenance costs for the furnace, A/C, and roof.

You grow HSA over years and then in the future you can distribute from the HSA tax-free to reimburse yourself. 

Don't look at what is going on today, but what the property can be in the future.7.

The writer is predicting the future, based on current information.  

Just trying to talk out loud and I dont have alot of "like minded" people around.I agree that the house in Cali is an asset that has the most potential for future scale so it would be hard to get rid of unless there were better options out there.

It was cheap with minimal renovation, but I’m also using this property to build a solid team so my structure will  be strong enough for multifamily purchases in the near future 

(A substantial drop in national savings rates from 4.4% to 0.9% raises alarms about future consumer spending capacity, especially as recession looms and job losses become prevalent.)

Will they lose their ability to deduct bonus depreciation against their regular 9-5 income for all future years?

No internet = no tenants a lot of the times...Ensure them you'll leave them a fair reference if any future landlords contact you about their tenancy.

Keep a close eye on local markets in emerging areas around Los Angeles, where property values are likely to appreciate making future investments easier as you build equity.Let me know if you’d like financing help or need more tips along the way.Best,Drago