I think what @Garrett Brown is getting at is using this in addition to other methods.

I'm a big fan of value-add opportunities, whether it's buying something currently undervalued & fixing it up to my standards, or buying something that has additional income opportunities that have yet to be incorporated. 

Additionally, the study should contain 13 principal elements.WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS INCLUDED IN A COST SEGREGATION STUDY REPORT?

In addition due to prop 13, the tax base is a fraction of if it sold today.   

Here are a few ideas to explore that might help you get closer to homeownership in San Diego without selling:Cash-Out Refinance:Refinancing one or both of your El Centro properties could free up additional cash for a down payment without selling.

So additionally, that there's only 30 days to close and it eats up time for an inspector to schedule time to come.Do you allow inspections of your contracts?

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

While I can contribute some capital and sweat equity, I’ll need a partner to bring in additional funds to close the deal.Here’s where I could really use your advice:1.

Withholding the entire amount of the security deposit doesn’t even cover the costs incurred. 

I've opened two additional LLC's with them since I last posted here.