I would guess that a 3% max annual raise is more realistic because the socialists are tightening their grip on California and pushing for harsh laws to take control of properties etc. 

I'm prepared to pull the investment trigger when my money is in line with that, but learning along the way while I get that side in order.

I've got several triggers in place that have to be met before the transactional lender wires their money on the day of closing.  

Does anyone have advice regarding doing a 1031 exchange, where the goal is to take title back as an individual and dissolve the LLC that the relinquished property was held in (without triggering a taxable event)?

I have been hesitant to pull the trigger on anything, but we finally are in the processing of purchasing a cheap duplex we’re gonna see how it works out for short-term rentals.

If the due on sale is trigger I also have my back up plan (just realized that some old freddie mae) does not have this clause on its terms).

The harsh truth is that you aren't looking out for your aunt.

We have not pulled the trigger yet with them, but I did find a close circle friend that has used them in the last few months and it went very very well.

Overall, I’m loving the learning process and am getting close to a pull the trigger point.

I have been told by one very reputable RIA and a separate 1031 company that after I have been in the REIT for at least 1 year that I can pull up to my original basis out of the REIT without triggering any capital gains tax.