One more tip hit town homes and condo communities in the area.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

I own RE in the area and I can say its all a matter of what area you invest in.

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I know I will be back eventually but if I remain in the US for many more years the tax implications are a bit scary. 

We currently live in Houston, TX but we will be relocating to the Seattle/Bellevue area this summer for work.

I always assumed that the buildings in that area were condos and flats mostly.  

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@Susan Tan you may also have lending options in the Houston area that offer 100% LTC financing for rehab projects.

Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost Seg.