The problem with selling is a lot of that equity will be lost when you sell it either through taxes or payments to your listing agent.If you ever have the ability to limit these types of fees and still be able to use your equity to fund additional purchases I think you should.

You could live in one unit and rent out the others to offset your mortgage, staying within your $4,500/month affordability limit.

Confirm the zoning limitations: Mixed-use zoning can often allow for more flexibility, but you need to get the exact details.

If you're subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), these deductions may be limited.

Warranties often have limitations, like they might not cover pre-existing issues, and there could be delays if they require you to use their contractors.I'm not sure if you've purchased a warranty already, but before purchasing a warranty, it’s a good idea to carefully read the fine print to see what’s covered and if there are any exclusions.

This limits your refi options when you take your scores down under 660. 

I am not sure if anyone else saw it:"Full and Liquidated Damages": This limits both parties to just the damages stated in the contract.

As a new investor, I have limited capitol. 

The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Homestead versus Non-Homestead Millage RatesCounties & cities in Michigan are allowed to set their own millage rates, with one restriction – a primary residence (Homestead) is exempt from up to 18 mills of school taxes on their Homestead property.

I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.