The issue there is the current prices and CA laws - for the past year I've been struggling to find a property that's somewhat turnkey and that would at least break even...

Markets with less growth during COVID-19 and a continued shortage in supply will fare better, as new construction home prices will make existing inventory more attractive.The tariffs will have a more significant impact on rents and property prices than immigration issues.

And while that number varies somewhat, the most common number of different issues that minimizes risk is 21.  

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I don't foresee any issues but I'll keep you posted.

If it has a good review history, there probably isn't any issues with the place.

That means there is not really an effect on the debt to income ratio neither positive (income) or negative (loss) but rather simply making that payment  non issue. 

.- China is issuing record debt to stave off recession, while the US bull market continues (Wallerstein).- Texas vs California Home Construction.

Also, if it's Lennar, be prepared for problems, insulation issues and therefore paper thin walls. 

I even try to unsell them on the business by sharing my financial losses, litigation,  market shifts, permit purgatory, shady contractors,  clouded title issues,  paranormal activity, squatters, mold, etc.