Or you moved or you're helping a relative who lives in the area of the storage location.Summary:Although most discussions surround a 1 to 3 mile radius.

Or refinance for spending cash when it come time to retire.The advantage you have living locally is that you can buy a new primary residence every few years and keep the prior home for a rental.Good luck.

My main focus is to make sure my Mom has enough cash to live off of while she enjoys her retirement.

At least an LTR tenant needs a place to live and a good reference. 

We live in fairfax and it is forbidden and can be heavy penalties.

Once I have a strong system set up, I don't want to dedicate too much time to real estate, though.It's also important to note that I'm a US citizen who wants to invest in US real estate, but I live abroad.

@Cesar Jaramillo if you can afford it, live where you are the happiest.Good investing...

You could 1031 out of the property, purchase a new one or something you might like, "Live" there for two years and convert the property to a primary residence. 

These strategies can maximize cash flow, reduce living expenses, and generate potential returns.Good luck!

I know the 20yr city development plans, I know of the waste water treatment facilities that are wrapping up approvals and have not even broke ground yet and exactly how many w/s laterals will be approved with such.