She refuses to do so, bc he has legal issues and want qualify and meet the lease requirements.

They had issues performing because they didn't underwrite expenses correctly and as a result they ended up carrying alot of debt and losses.

Coupled with the fact that you believe there might be a chance you will need to come back to the Bay Area and that the slight negative cash flow is not an issue for you, you should just hold on to the property.

It could be many other issues as well.

The biggest issue here is property taxes which could almost double a mortgage payment.

Look out for probable markets taking into account issues revolving around employment opportunities, population shifts, tendencies in renting out homes coupled with economic stability.

I can get you a short term note, 4-6 months no issue.

@John O'Leary  I kind of have the same issue, but it's a condo in the building where I currently live.

Im a fix n flipper, and this is my first year reporting income from the business to the tax man and I don't want my taxes to have been reported incorrectly for fear of future issues should they arise. 

This can be particularly appealing if the seller is facing financial difficulties, needs to move quickly (perhaps due to relocation, divorce, or other personal issues), or the property has little to no equity and they can't afford to sell it through traditional means without bringing money to the closing.