Highest number of units without getting into commercial buidling codes at 4 units you have additional engineering requirements. 

You could also hold it and refinance to avoid selling and access the equity gains.

There are legal requirements for disposing personal property left behind by a tenant.

If your goal is financial independence, then selecting an investment city is a straightforward process due to the income requirements for financial independence.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

While I understand market trends, negotiations, and deal structuring, I know that becoming a successful investor requires a different mindset and skill set.I’m here to learn from those who have been in the trenches—whether it’s flipping, BRRRR, multifamily, or long-term rentals.

Hopefully you have a Checkbook IRA to avoid the red tape and fees of going through the custodian for each transaction.

City of San Diego requires a permit. 

There are a lot of ways to invest in RE and each requires building necessary skills.  

We're exploring creative ways to provide him with the cash needed for the down payment while avoiding triggering a taxable event.One strategy we're considering is purchasing his future primary residence ourselves, making the mortgage payments, and then, once we've built enough equity—comparable to the appraised value of his rental properties—transferring the title to him as a form of exchange.What are your thoughts on this approach?