And SF appreciates much better in my area which is a bonus too.

They are no longer your connection once you sign up.   

They no longer allow you to just "sign up." 

In your case looking to larger assets where you can effeciently cost segregate to gather bonus depreciation would be a smart move.Appreciation - Where in the country is the asset class you like growing or going to be growingAmortization of the loan - What sector or even region if you look locally for funding, is going to offer the most favorable lending so that less goes to interest expense and more to pay down of principle.Have fun with a spread sheet comparing these 4 returns from your investment with the type and location of assets you find attractive. 

Book losses through bonus depreciation.4.

If you're an LP that meets the requirements for REPS, but you're not materially participating, losses generated from bonus depreciation is unlikely to help you offset non-passive income. 

Bonus if you land a corner lot.- multiple indoor common areas (think 2 separate tv setups). - exterior "usable square footage" (think covered patio, pergolas).- extra storage space so tenants don't feel the need to squeeze their entire lives into one room (extra garage space, attic, detached shed)- room for 2 full refrigerators!

But I have also opened up new cards for specific properties if there is a nice sign up bonus for a card that I know I will hit during the rehab and furnishing phase.

Through depreciation, particularly accelerated depreciation and bonus depreciation, you can typically offset all rental income such that there is no taxable income from your rental . 

Note that California taxes capital gains as ordinary income (up to 13.3%) and does not conform to federal bonus depreciation rules.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.