Tickets means $$$, and the more you don't pay, the bigger the penalty, and they have a pretty effective collection system.

Very surprising that bonds can have such an effect on mortgages!

Exit Strategies:One concern on my mind is planning for the future – what are some effective exit strategies you've seen or experienced in co-owned properties?

If I had spent 30k to get going 4 years ago it wouldn’t have any effect on my today.

You are looking to expand your portfolio: A 1031 exchange allows you to invest in larger properties or multiple properties.You have a long-term investment horizon: The tax deferral from a 1031 exchange can have a large snowball effect.

I purchased another property in the Palm Springs area that I converted into an STR which is also cash flowing.Yes, there are absolutely cash=flowing properties out there but they are not low-hanging fruit. 

Originally posted by @Brian Geiger:@Elijah F.Dave Ramsey was one of many investors who was negatively effected by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

A lot of CA investors go out of state to start because it's more cost effective and lower price points, look into markets like Detroit, Kansas City, St.

Also since the water is pooling everywhere and the soil is muddy, does this have any effect on the foundation?

Obviously you will lose out on the compound effects in your TSP while the loan is out.