With the right PM, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in good hands and generating steady income.Good luck with your search!

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However, there are still plenty of tax benefits when it comes the income you generate from your multi-family property that you can deduct from. 

After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.

It gives you access to funds at a relatively low interest rate, and you can repay it as the rental generates income.

(This well could be a generational thing and whatever the comfort level of the guest is.)

When you leave, a duplex will typically generate more cash flow as a long term rental than a single family home.

When you invest in 1-4 units residential property in the Bay Area, you are investing for the appreciation or value-add potential because most properties don't generate positive cashflow.  

Sometimes, there is also a tenant already in place which means you can start generating rental income from day one.

Additionally, Airbnb income during this period could generate steady cash flow, though market conditions and regulatory risks should be considered.