There are ways of buying a property to get around seasoning time requirements.

It’s possible to start small, build experience, and scale over time.

This info also gives agents the edge in guiding clients, setting them apart as the go-to experts in Carlsbad’s fast-moving market.If you're curious about how SB-423 can work in other parts of California, definitely check out It's Time to Invest in California, now!

Would you be better off selling and purchasing a less expensive property that would require less carry should it become vacant for some period of time?

With one duplex you should be focused on selling 99.9% of the time and .1% on the duplex.

It was on the market for a long time because it didn't qualify for conventional financing will it being unlivable. 

Multi-family real estate is something I am planning on doing after I graduate college and eventually full-time. 

Don't forget to annually mark time for vacation or family time.You might consider hiring a teenager part time if there's something that is time consuming (for me, putting out 20 open house signs then picking them up).Best to you!

Third, If you want to offer an alternative (which you're not required to) - If you have a PM plaform like Baselane or RentRedi (free for BP Pro members) you can offer credit boosting for tenants that pay on time.

At the time, PPR was selling courses for investing in distressed 2nd mortgages.