@Jordan BrownSince Orange County and Santa Barbara have high housing costs, using an FHA loan for a house hack could be a smart move, allowing you to put less money down while securing a property.

the additional tenants also help obviously in the vacancy costs.

Alternative strategies include tax-loss harvesting to offset stock gains, using cost segregation and bonus depreciation for real estate deductions, or deferring real estate capital gains through a 1031 exchange.

The management company has replied that they don't coordinate with neighbors and just want me to cover the cost of all the repairs. 

Some of the best ones are offering rates as low as 5.75% at no cost to you, it just requires a 30% down payment.

That mean the upfront costs could be up to the low 6 figures. 

Generally these will have a shorter maturity and higher costs. 

A revocable living trust is another option for privacy and asset protection.Avoid gifting the property before death, as this would pass the original purchase price as the cost basis, creating a large capital gains tax liability upon sale.If the property is Subject A’s homestead, ensure the correct titling to maintain Florida’s homestead protection for Subject B.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I built a house and it’s going to be difficult to sell as I have no equity in it because of Cost to build.

If you plan to hold do a Cost segregation if you want cash now.