I've never heard of a buyer not viewing solar as a positive personally, other than a few cases of leased systems hanging up a sale. 

This is my only hang up.My biggest concern is being hit by special assessments X7.

I believe home prices declined only 2 times out of the last 5 down turns in the economy, the great recession being one of them.I wouldn't just say that San Diego is the "least worst" in the country in rental collection, we are actually doing amazing and rental collections are well above 90%+ here...it is not a situation of the top kid in the class being a "D" student because the rest of the students are "F" students.I can't see mission beach rentals having any impact on overall San Diego market if even a large portion of those owners couldn't hang on to their properties due to their large revenue decrease in STR income...I'm certainly in the market looking to pick up another multi for myself and helping multiple family members and relatives purchase here as well and I certainly would be more hesitant to do so if I saw economic forecasts suggesting a down turn in values in the near future.  

Would you recommend buying new builds if my plan is to hang on to them long term?

You are speculating that the area is on the up and coming list and will soon be a safer place to hang out.

Also, I will hang onto your info for upcoming projects.

If you are interested in hanging on to your existing place, you can tap that equity through a HELOC loan (Home Equity Line of Credit).

Looking to see which brokers in the triangle area is accepting agents looking to "hang" license so they can do own deals.Thank you.

We have a finished basement which can be used for lounging/hanging out, storing things but not for sleeping. 

This is my third rental so i'm still getting the hang of this thing.Thanks guys.Tom