Meanwhile Californians continue to create more pollution from driving than anything else...Wake me up when they start getting rid of mandatory parking minimums.

I think he is open to continue his role. 

Does the exemption continue until he hands off, and then it ceases to exist for future situations, such as a post-lease reasonable accommodation request? 

@Michael ForbesIf you are not aware yet, a Roth IRA can be invested in real estate and may be a good way to continue to grow your Roth IRA tax-free funds.The rules require Roth IRA assets to be distributed in the following order: regular contributions, conversions and retirement plan rollovers, and earnings (IRC Sec. 408A(d)(4) and Treas.

I have spoke with realtors, investigated LCC creation, spoke with mortgage lenders, and visited potential homes. 

He said that he currently works with investors so I’d like to continue doing my taxes with him.

As to my WHY, well that is pretty simple... make enough money passively to allow me to support my family, continue doing the things we like and build a legacy for the future. 

I think the housing market will continue to thrive.

Should I continue to live in apartments until I can afford the down payment on my own or should I take out a loan for the 20% down payment and begin house-hacking?

As far as my goals are concerned, I have a few thoughts in mind: 1) I would like to get in touch with a few wholesalers in the area so that I can more quickly and efficiently acquire properties to continue my flipping business,2) I would like to acquire multi family residences as investments to hold and rent,3) I would like to learn more about financing options or best avenues to obtain capital as I do not have a large amount of cash sitting to be used for my business,4) I am interested in syndication deals,5) I would like to become more involved with the local real estate groups,6) Any advice of best ways to use BiggerPockets is always appreciated.Looking forward to hearing your responses and chatting.