I’ve never met anyone who regretted house hacking—it’s a powerful way to get started.House hacking can help you get better financing terms, live in and manage your property directly, and start building equity right away.

I have tried doing it, but I keep getting over whelmed with it and find myself just not doing it.

I've settled today with my family at a cozy and comfortable rental where we have power and water, and wanted to respond first to thank all of you for your responses -- I'm so grateful for the kind words and information.

The stress of managing my father’s estate, dealing with attorneys, and everything else has been overwhelming.

Lis pendens are not typical in trustee states because trustee states use the power of sale clause to foreclose, and don't use the courts.

There was nothing I could do about it.We are always at the mercy of tiny government politics and power struggles.

Logistically, the water and power for the dryer would come from the smaller one bedroom and the washer power would come from the 2-BR.

ADUs implies there is a residential building to be an accessory to, but inn my market the accessories can be overwhelming to the primary structure.  

I have seen instances where a 1031 exchange was not required such as1) The overall gain from the sale of the investment property was very small or even negative2) The taxpayer had enough passive loss carryforwards to offset the gain.A 1031 exchange is a very powerful tool put it has to make sense before going forward.

Buyers have significantly more negotiating power.