So if you move out in 3 years, then you would only have to pay off the portion of that money for the remaining 2 years. 

As the title suggests, I'll be living there, while renting out the bottom portion for income.

Maybe sell a portion of the least favorite and 1031 consolidate into larger commercial deals?

I guess that’s close to where the deal pencils for the land minus the unusable portion due to the fault line.  

Sounds like a space you can throw up a hot plate and a small sink and you'd be renting out a part of your home in a week or so since it is already a permitted portion like you mentioned. 

I would try to get a portion of the General partnership as well, so that you can use that or your experience with the banks.

If yes, per the SSA Handbook capital gains are not included for income when calculating the taxable portion of SS benefits. 

There's a portion of folks who are underwater and looking to get out, I'm on email list for STRs for sale out here in Denver.2) Long shot, but what's in it for the owner? 

If you turn it into a rental at some point in the future and buy a new primary residence, you should be able to use a portion of the rental income to help qualify for a new home at that point. 

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