I usually just adjust my offer accordingly to cover the expected costs.

While also having more tax benefits than single family homes and requiring less money upfront than apartment complexes.

I believe on any type of government payments, the tenants are required to be respectful of the property or they risk losing their benefits... 

I have a primary residence at this time. I am planning to buy another house to move into the new house and then sell the existing house. So If I move to the new house and stay there for two years, would that be consid...

the state income tax does not benefit the CA investor they don't live there..

You just have to know how to work them to your maximum benefit.  

There are a lot of moving parts and you may benefit from speaking personally with another CPA to confirm.

They will know quickly and either adjust or find a new rental.

Both of us on loan, we get owner occupied interest rates and flexible down payment amount (although I feel I would want to put down 20% to remove PMI)Once Dad sells his home (easier to do than finding a duplex) he will give me about $55-65k of the profits, be the owner occupier in a duplex, go halfsies on repair/cap ex, but only wants to pay about $500 per month (he'll adjust for inflation!) 

My assumption (which could be what is causing my confusion) is that a homebuyer who is seeking a lower monthly payment for two years is doing so due to financial constraints and needs time to adjust to a mortgage payment and the expenses that come with owning a home.