Additionally, my thinking relative to this particular set of duplexes is that they are all clustered together in the same cul-da-sac, which functions more like an apartment complex, yet you have the flexibility at some point to sell them individually, a few at a time, or as a package deal.  

yell  " TA DA!!!!!"

Based on my reading of the Sonoma County webpage regarding short term rentals, a vacation rental permit seems much more obtainable than in Napa County if the following conditions are met:- Has to be zoned as AR, RR, R1, LC, LEA, DA, or RRD- Have less than 5 guest rooms- Need to pay the Vacation Rental Zoning Permit Fee ($849.00)- A Certified Property Manager is required- And you have to fill out a bunch of formsAs far as I can tell, there isn't a limit on then number of permits that can be issued by the county.

What I'm going through now, reminds me to a memory of my tax prepare, of about 10 years, said to me, "play the game, leave the rest up to me"; in essence, put your money into the system, pay your da*n taxes and I will get you an amazing return.This system worked great, until I wanted to start a REI business.So, have you been swayed one way or the other, claiming a mound of business deductions on your business or personal taxes or just biting the bullet and writing the check? 

As you keep learning more - depending on what you learn/what evidence there may be, consider getting a free consult by an elder law attorney, or going directly to the DA’s office.A word of warning on any legal issue: never make baseless accusations.I am not a lawyer - no legal advice given.

You might get some free advice, maybe action, out of your DA!

What's up everyone - first time posting on DA forum...be gentle!

I had trouble deciding whether I wanted properties A+B, or B+C, or A+C, or C+D, or C+D+A, or, or, or ... 

Thanks @Mitch Messer @Neil Da Silva !  

We have 50,000... leverage some.. and then ta, da - you have a property paid off and there's enough cash flow.