Do you have a current need for that cash flow generated from the tax savings?

and if you don't have enough money to house hack in San Diego... save up until you do.and if you want to move somewhere else, house hack there. 

Inherently the steps are the same as if you were purchasing with financing save potentially less closing costs and ability to close sooner (if needed).The terms of your offer (ie -contingencies, closing cost splits etc) will determine what is different. 

Set clear goals, save for a down payment, and practice analyzing deals to build your confidence.

My ultimate goal is not using my savings during this process, because I want to train myself from the onset to think creatively and not deplete my reserves instead of finding a better deal or more productive relationship.

@Rene Hosman Generally, Reasons for Land Swaps are to: - Resolving zoning conflicts - Acquiring strategically important properties - Consolidating land holdings - Avoiding costly legal battles - Achieving public policy goalsWhen I was a Planning Commissioner projects would discuss land swaps for larger development projects to make sure the community impact was greater (typically gaining conservation land for us) than just allowing a rezone to be approved without public benefit.

Could help you save some serious $$ if buying and selling there and can also get you access to their MLS systems.

I'm looking for you advice with my overall strategy and garner any experience you might have to save me from learning the hard way. 

@Laura GenoneI have my own information saved as a contact in my phone and it allows me to text, airdrop, or email my information to people I network with.

Let’s break it down:Loan: $300,000Base Rate: 8% (P&I: $2,201)Buydown: 1 point ($3,000) lowers rate to 7.75% (P&I: $2,145)Monthly Savings: $56Break-even: ~54 monthsHolding long-term?