I have seen people pay $300k for a $200k home because it had lower interest rate... 

I've read that you can exclude paying capital gains on the sale of a rental property if you occupy it for two of the previous five years of ownership; does anyone have any experience with this?

These units are perfect for owner occupants, and they are perfect for related living as you have described.

I gradually learned more and have expanded to 6 now. 

Hey Gavin, great question.Tariffs can certainly impact the economy, but real estate markets tend to respond in more nuanced ways depending on location, supply-demand dynamics, and investor sentiment rather than broad, immediate declines.A few things to consider:Local Market Fundamentals – Instead of assuming a market-wide drop, look at how tariffs might specifically affect your market in Beaverton, OR.

Just because you non-renewed them does not mean they will move out at the end of their lease, so you need to protect yourself. 

After talking with some folks, you will find someone out there will have a bunch of cash.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

They never have a basis in reality, where the lawyer asks for a $20K retainer and tells you that you're probably going to lose. 

As in its somewhat closed off from external factors and will often have at least seasonal draw to the market.