**Tax Lot Consolidation:**To consolidate multiple tax lots into a single tax lot, you'll need to work with local authorities and possibly a title company.

So I’m in a bit of a bind, I have a duplex I’m house hacking we remodeled entire thing, new hvac, electric panels, electric main, updated plumbing, water heaters, furnace, install central air, roof.

There are opportunities in the bay area or central coast.

What about this:Get added to the Morgage as someone that is authorized to discuss the mortgage, but not be responsible for it.Get added to the insurance policy as a "loss payee"Get a Deed (Quit Claim or other) from seller but don't record it until the loan is paid off.Keep making payments on the loan under the other person's name.Another idea is to do the same as above but record an option against the property to be able to purchase property at any time in the future for $100. 

I know you guys might not be authorized to give out legal advice but I figure it would be best to get opinions from those really doing it.

That's where they fly in, that's where the jobs are, stay as central as possible and your home will be desirable as a rental of any kind, and for resale value.

Everything is always communicated with tenants and pre-authorized/agreed to in advance via lease. 

It's located in a very convenient central location with easy access to the rest of the valley.

Taxing authorities and the booking platforms are now getting half or more of the pie. 

REI Central is the most popular meetup, but there are several other that are worth attending as well.