If you’re selling and you’re going to buy another rental no matter what, if you probably do a 1031 unless you have almost no capital gain or depreciation capture.

He's seen me grow to four units (3 properties) and I'm thinking, there's gotta be a guide or book that would help him just follow step-by-step how to rent out his existing property and buy a new one.

Hi Anthony-You asked about the best ways to find off-market deals for your in-laws to buy and move into and you are focussed on the Santa Barbara, CA area which I have been to and it is gorgeous.It kind of reminds me of an Ann Arbor on the ocean. :)Anyway, I like your strategy of driving and looking for houses in need of repair and sending handwritten letters and contacting rentals for the reasons you gave.

You guys make great money so buying a home isn't bad.

Purchase price: $118,000 Cash invested: $118,000 Tried to buy a place during the pandemic in NY but was getting outbid like crazy over 100k, so I was lucky enough to buy a condo in tulum mexico and do a short term rental. 1 bed, 1 bath, with community pol, 15 minutes away from the beach and 15 minutes away from the city.

if its a true condo you only buying the airspace.. so any defects in constructin the HOA has to pay to fix.. so the ceiling work should be on them. 

If not again you would be better off buying your own home and having enough yard/space for all of them but 13 is still way to many dogs unless you live on a farm or own acres of land.I have worked in the banking business and have seen people lose their homes that they rent due to landlords kicking them out with very little warning due to breach of contract or a No pet rule. 

All that matters is that buyers feel like rates are high and are reluctant to buy.

These are people that you believe would give you a good reference when they come across someone looking to buy or sell.Contact each of these people at least once a month.

If you're financially stable, have an emergency fund, and have a buy [box] get into the trending C class neighborhoods and buy value.