Water bills go with owners but it's sewer bills that stay with the property.

I am focused on building capital at the moment since it wouldn't be a primary residence for me, so I want to stay under $300K.

Leewell, do you want to stay in San Diego? 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.