I'm still not following what you're saying about where the list service obtains the "current market value" of the home.

This would significantly help my ability to afford the market from a house hack standpoint, but I want to understand what those tax advantages are renting out my basement as a business rental.

I think you need to start looking at other markets to buy assets in, or look to buy and sell assets in NJ for equity.Gino

This new property is roughly 1,600 sqft, with 3 beds and 2 baths.We see this as a unique opportunity, especially considering how rare it is to find this price for new construction in the California market.

The only reason they shed tears and beg to stay is because you are probably renting to them well below market and it is in their best interest to stay put as long as they can.Did you sign a lease?

I'm wondering if anybody has had any experience with the Maryland market.

When I started, these forums, doing research online, and cold calling really helped me find some of the bigger investors in my market. 

And basically anything that rings a bell would be helpful.The reason i am asking about this is i am trying to understand if there is a market need (pain) to make revenue streams more predictable and to insure away such risks.

Is this purely a market appreciation deal that you're meant to hold onto 10+ yrs for it to make sense on paper?

What we are pointing out is that this is a view of the market that changes constantly.