A battery system for a small family plus electric car was going to cost us between $30-40k on top of the solar panels when we considered it in 2019 (Southern California).Even if you installed a battery system, I'd be impressed if you had enough southerly-oriented roof space on a duplex in Ohio to cover the needs of two families.

A little background- My small family of 4 currently rents 2 rooms from my in-laws in Southern California.

I’m considering buying a rental (single family home) in southern mass.

Vaccinated Southern Californians who are taking advantage of deals and discounted room rates and booking short weekend stays.

Imagine a $8M house on the beach in Southern California? 

I am currently in escrow for a property in southern california, and we are having trouble with the loan because this year I had to file an amendment on my taxes, and the amendment is still pending, and could be pending for another 2-3 months as the IRS is very backed up at the moment. 

@Erik Barajas My Pleasure.... with the VA loan it would almost be a crime not to house hack a multi family to start especially in areas of Southern CA like Los Angeles or San Diego. 

In the meantime, I would like to share my experience from more than 5 counties of Southern California I am experiencing the same kind of market trend and that has helped me conclude that bubbles are being built in these areas.

I am about to complete the construction of a new ADU in southern California. 

That is where the southern NJ investors belong.