We put a mini split per bedroom as well as a larger mini split in the living room area.

I took that money and purchased a larger single family home further out in the valley, it made my commute longer but I listen to Bigger Pockets audio books now to pass the time. 

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

Dont let the tax tail wag the income dog!

With rates high, it's harder to cash flow when you house hack now, especially if you need a larger unit.

And the purchase of a larger property would add to your depreciable basis as well.Most interestingly - What kind of vacation could you take in SD each year for $42K? 

We are looking for houses with larger lots and favorable zoning to utilize our owner occupied loans and subdivide and build while we work there.

Do you guys think its a good idea to use Heloc as part of a down payment to buy a larger deal?

Light color makes the rooms seem larger and natural wood looks good.It's tricky to get a really good even stain.

All that just to say, don't think non-beach view properties are dogs.