This 1031 Exchange Calculator can help you model out the taxable proceeds based on various situations. 

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

Man, I love seeing people take action like this!

The dude asking for advice is a 33 year old retired NFL player and she recommended he check out a $5 or $10 book written by another 33 year old retired NFL player.

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Also, sometimes they travel with their family so it may be beneficial to rent it out by the unit and not by the room. 

I have to check on codes/laws/regulation, but I know CA is on a high of making thinks convenient to build those at the moment.

I'm well documented and ready to go.

I think other people seeing makes me feel accountable to post along with having it written out.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?