"Supporters of a state ballot initiative to expand rent control options for cities across California announced Monday they had gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2018 ballot.If passed, the measure would repeal the 1995 Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which sets limits on the kind of rent control policies cities are able to impose.

He wants to pay cash for the property, without using a lender, this would not be applicable.  

Many parts of Queens are still appreciating so there could be some upside to hanging on, but interest rate hikes and the limit on SALT deductions will have a negative impact on housing prices (it's already started to in Manhattan).

I also have limited access to rental rates out there. 

@Malia IrvineHey Malia, it seems like you’re getting overwhelmed with lots of info, good bad and indifferent so I hate to give you more, but...Is your RN salary limit a Memphis thing?

We live in Denton, invest only in Denton County, currently have 3 rentals within the Denton, Corinth city limits in addition to our primary residence in Denton.

They could even be limited partners meaning you make all the decisions and then just pay them a % of the income from the other parts of the building.You will soon find there are many many ways to get this done.  

In the book he mentions that when he takes over a property that he will put Section 8 tenants in, he immediately takes out the washer/dryer, Garbage Disposal, Ceiling Fans and Screen Doors.If it's not there when the Section 8 applicant or inspector comes through....then they have no reason to expect it.

To my limited knowledge, they NEED to be an 'owner' to gain the 'tax benefits'.

There are VA limits for owner occupancy, and if you already have a VA mortgage.