Does the property still qualify as agricultural land {has he maintained the status}?  

Have you ever heard of Familial Status discrimination as per Fair Housing Act of 1968? 

Unfortunately the legal status of these varies from state to state. 

Guest BathMasterLaundry room, large and lots of storage, floor to ceiling cabinets not pictured.The backyard is very nice for this area.I got it for $98k after a multiple offer situation. 20% down 15 yr 3.375% loan (I don't like paying interest very much).

@Andrew Edwards - Dude, you are sitting on a gold mine (actually your sitting "in" a gold mine).  

I find there's always a gold nuggets of information in each one and I go back to listen to a number of them multiple times.

I attended meeting last monday at Double Tree in Torrance where Bruce Norris was the guest speaker.Great insight on the California market.

The home needs a lot, and I have been considering selling.From what I am reading, I would have to wait until next June of 2015 to be in exempt status to Capital Gains.

As far as moving things in early, depends on how early and what the status of the place is; if it is clean and ready and vacant, a few days early is no problem to me, meaning 2-3 days or so.

You want to buy a 4 unit or less as your first investment and keep that owner occupant status as long as possible to avoid paying capital gains taxes.