To get started, consider VA loans, which offer 0% down and no PMI, and house hacking, which involves buying a duplex or triplex and renting out the others.

Many investors are looking at the property so I was going to offer full price with $10,000 deposit.Rent situation:Unit 1 -- Current:  $800/mo Projected $1200/mo (this is the one i want) - month to monthUnit 2 -- Current:  $900/mo Projected $1000/mo - lease expires Jan 2025Unit 3 -- Current:  $800/mo Projected $1200/mo - lease expires Jan 2025Any ideas?   

Instead, you’ll use Form 8949 and Schedule D to report the sale, but the gain should be reduced by the Section 121 exclusion.

we made a full price offer but asked for repair allowance of $35,000 and closed it at $615,000 for 7 unit rental.

Often, local lenders will offer additional incentives if the business banking relationship is established.

BP was bought by a PE company several years ago, and there will naturally be a bit more focus on revenue and profit growth. 

There will be competitors in your market that offer viable housing options, so how do you capture these valuable contracts?

Check your landlord tenant code on what is allowable by code. 

If you feel your CPA may not be fully up to date on certain aspects of your particular tax situation, especially with multi-state holdings, consulting another professional can offer fresh insights or alternative strategies.

CA allows multi bene loans but they must be originated  by a CA RE broker.