They last 3 - 6 months at any rental, and hence appear to be much greater in number than they actually are.  

@Diego L.That's actually an interesting situation and a case where revocable trust may make sense.

I can't remember the last time I read a forum post about an actual transaction...the posts are almost all about "the market".

That was right up until we started purchasing rentals.We have an LLC so we actually pay $400 per year for our LLC to file and then another $150 for us to have our personal taxes done. 

@Matthew Samson, The conversion into a rental and then 1031 can actually be used with the primary residence exemption as long as you watch your dates.Your parents move out for a year and convert the property to investment. 

@Nick Rivers If you've already taken courses and webinars, then the only thing that will help you become more proficient is by actually underwriting deals on a regular basis. 

Are the students actually doing deals?

I'm disappointed, because I thought you were an actual German.

I don't believe either of these are actual Steadily MGA policies though.  

SF is a very unique market, and actually may be a great time to buy right now, especially if they can successfully turn the city around.