You're pretty much on point with the average cost of a home in SLO trending at just over a million. 

Depending on where you are at maybe being able to designate one of the units as that would save you. 

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.Read this article on the "core 4".

This open concept home includes designer styled kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a stainless steel farmhouse sink, vented hood system, and a stunning glass tile back splash.

Bigger Pockets has an abundance of resources, from articles to podcasts and forums, all designed to help you learn the ins and outs of real estate investing.

Most people wont go that extra step.Oh, and by the way, don't send beautiful well designed post cards.

It looks like we are trending towards a more equal seller/buyer market place.

Good MorningYou used these sort of links to research trends?

I'm based in cape coral and have majority of my portfolio here... you are right on cashflow and I will add appreciation and population trend is planned to be increased due to this city is one of the cities used as an outlet of miami, Orlando and Tampa since they are too expensive... happy to chat whenever you want.

.- I took some advantage of a potential disaster tax relief for San Diego County - which is coming into question in the designation of the replacement property since it was done after 45 day window per the relief, so would like an expert opinion if 1031 deadlines were altered by that relief for Section 6 in Feb 2023 bulletin or not.