>have a single family rental in Merced, CA that I believe has a slow appreciation: bought for $170k in 2005 & its now worth about $400k.Because that period includes the Great Recession, that is a very good appreciation rate and better than San Diego had over the same period.3% loan is tough to beat as is a property tax that is ~50% of what it would be if you purchased today.  

People will mention you can make it a rental for a short period and then still sell but… Why do that?

Also some of these condos have an owner occupancy for 1 year rule, meaning you can't rent it out - period - for at least one year.

The contribution of your exchange property into an entity at his point in time will not jeopardize your 1031 Exchange transaction since you have such a long holding period (seasoning). 

The article has some great graphs that are informative as they illustrate the housing price trends of 7 major metropolitan areas in the US, including the San Francisco Bay Area over a 20+ year period.

We are seeing more vacancies, for longer periods of time, and for lower rents.Personally, I am very bullish on the Cape Coral market because the prices are lower than they have been in 3 -4 years.

The Attorney review period was done 2 days ago. 2.

After the redemption period expired I quieted title against everyone including the SBA, so I owned the house free and clear.

Hi,as far i was aware this whole time when you owner occupy your duplex one side and rent the other for 2yrs and you sell it within 5yr period there is no capitol gains tax.

Fannie/Freddie will allow you to have UP to 10 personally guaranteed loans residential loans period.