Here are things that would not transfer with a sale:-2.5% interest- prop 13 property tax benefit is saving ~$40/monththese are awesome advantages that are tough to match   In addition you have achieve outstanding return from the appreciation since purchase.On the other hand, you have $300k of equity which places the LTV at ~65%.  

There are also additional costs for travel that people forget to consider.

That’s how much you have to spend on 1-3 replacement properties (to keep it simple)2) How much equity do you have in the property?

You may spend thousands of non-refundable dollars to present them with deals, but there is no guarantee of approval.

I don't think I've ever paid over $200 a year for a million dollar umbrella policy for some additional coverage. 

She wanted me to spend money hiring an electrician to certify something that was not a real issue. 

Preferrably, stay in the same area and continue to learn.Going to another area would bring additional challenges that you may have difficulties meeting.

They've mandated its demolition but have allowed me to build an even larger addition (500 sq ft).The city is requesting building plans for this new addition.

I most want to avoid spending considerable time showing units in-person to prospective renters, esp. before we've pre-screened them.

I wouldn’t recommend spending time with a 27-year-old who already has a long list of investors.