Great post, I already here people making major changes to their strategy based on the incoming administration as it relates to not only taxes but other proposals either discussed or used as scare tactics.

If there issues that need to be worked out with the 6-unit property, I would utilize that as a negotiating tool to work out a seller financing strategy with the current owner. 

Gann, JD (“Rick”) is Managing Partner of 1031 Capital Solutions, serving the Pacific Northwest from the firm’s office in Lake Oswego. 1031 Capital Solutions’ mission is to provide tax-efficient strategies to real estate investors.The contents of this article constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security which can only be made by prospectus.

If you look at the data for the past 40 years, purchasing a home in the bay area has been a great long-term investment strategy.

With this strategy, who would be responsible for utilities? 

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The trick was always to absorb the training and implement the strategies.  

What's my best strategy here to protect myself and to assist with this connection?

I'm new here and I have spent a couple of years studying real estate investing strategies.

Also leveraging platforms like PropStream and Batch Leads are excellent strategies for building a solid buyer list.