A lot of investors who succeed in EC know the tenant base very well and a lot of them self manage.

I'm based in the Boise area so we're a little far apart.

Always had to jump through hoops but always had it based on the property / asset

With you guys having a strong financial base you have plenty of options, you guys just need to pick ONE then go for it. 

Based on what I'm reading an exchange to another piece of real property under your mother's name is going to raise red flags with the IRS if the AZ property isn't showing rent on a recent tax return and gifting will potentially cause complications with Medi-Cal eligibility.Let me know the details on the AZ home (FMV, cost basis, rental history) and I can point you in the right direction. 

I think we will see more "adult" families living together...kids move back in or parents move in with kids.The traditional apartment model was based on 12month leases, but jobs are not always 12 months and people want flexible terms, so co-living often offers that.Seems like younger people between 20-30 and some other age groups don't want to get married and start that housing pathway our parents and grandparents took.   

Now all taxes are based on a super low rate you can’t fight. 

Hey Drew based on what you said about the inspection I would do an inspection contingency that would allow you to get the seller to cover some of the expenses through closing cost credits.

I’ll definitely make that a priority as I build my team.I also appreciate your point about using different contractors based on the scope of work.

This is the foundation of why LaPlante Real Estate is based in portfolio management and property management... my personal portfolio started in 2009 and I find the majority tends to be Section 8.