@Lillian Pintaro mentioned Birmingham, which could be a good fit given that you’re looking for cash flow.

As mentioned in the title, I'm new to real estate investing I'm wondering if there's anyone out there with experience with the co-living strategy using pressurized walls in Las Vegas.

There are more buyers for SF homes, but Multifamily properties typically cash flow better as you mentioned. 

If paying off your mortgage early is a priority, recasting might not be the best option.Not Available for All Loans: As mentioned earlier, government-backed loans are generally ineligible for recasting, and not all lenders offer this option.Who Should Consider Mortgage Recasting?

Like some others mentioned, he is very much like Seth. 

Nowhere in their claim is there any mention of how many people get that list.. so all this does matter.Lastly I am willing to bet there are plenty of people that have send 2K mailers and not gotten any deals... so tha claim truly is factually wrong.So does your plan sound good...In my opinion it doesn't sound good...

You mentioned W-2 income as part of a way to save on taxes. 

That seems low with the 5 units and storage you mentioned unless they are 1 bed units. 

The capital stack especially in CA is VERY complex and typically involves everything and more that you mentioned.

Even if you take the $250,000 the realtor mentioned it would sell for as your basis that would mean you're looking at an $80k gain: 380,000 - (250,000 + 50,000 improvements) = 80,000Since you want to buy a nicer home for your mom, a 1031 exchange may not be applicable if the new property is intended for personal use, as 1031 exchanges are for investment or business properties only.