I don't disagree I think it's a great option and it also allows you to use the money that your employer has matched if you think about it. 

I understand it will be hard to match (if not impossible) the 10% yearly income and 5% appreciation of properties (those are my numbers).

So, overall, I think these four areas are very distinct in the style of life they offer.

This will provide you two benefits:1) Help you better define the position, so you can hire a better matched person2) Make training the next person easier

In Washington State, there’s often a distinction between short-term guests and tenants, but repeated and continuous occupancy can blur those lines.

The seller becomes the bank and pays capital gains one time on the downpayment (which keeps it low to make sense for them) and then also monthly on the payments (also incentivized to just match how much he wants a month).

.,) relative to all other applicants, but after showing them the property you have the distinct sense they'll be a difficult, high maintenance/game-the-system/treat-your-property-poorly tenant.Essentially: how do you stay on the right side of the law rejecting a tenant that appears to be the best applicant on paper, but to whom you don't want to rent based on unpleasant personal interactions or impressions that they would likely take poor care of your property?

I tell people if they can match their current rent or do better then it's likely worth it, but you may need to get creative on the cash flow part if you only plan on living their a year or two.

Neighborhoods Set the ToneSan Diego’s neighborhoods each have their own vibe, and we’ve learned that tailoring renovations to match is essential.

People carry too much debt and even if the debt was forgiven or paid off, incomes don't match affordability.