In my opinion, any savings you would obtain from doing anything other than continuing to rent in your current situation is simply cost avoidance.

If a home at 40th and Byrum has good numbers, I would investigate further.

So the maps will continue to change as weather events happen over time. 

Is it something that one could reasonably expect to continue, or is it temporary?

This is why you keep deferring through the 1031 and continue to make money off the deferred tax until you pass and your heirs get the step up in basis.

Two years ago, I bought a 4plex using an FHA loan and have and continue to occupy one of the four units.

I do have a question that probably requires a post itself - when does it make more sense to hold this property and let the renters pay off your mortgage while you continue to rake in cashflow and your property continues to appreciate, versus selling for a few $100K profit?

Underwriter will not check off on it income is travel nurse income. 13 week contracts, same company for last year and never any trouble getting continued employment.

FHA requirements for owner-occupancy state "At least one borrower must occupy the property within 60 days of signing the security instrument and intend to continue occupancy for at least one year".Not sure what your exit strategy is, but keep in mind you need to season the title 6 months before you can cash-out refinance into a conventional loan and use the higher ARV.

They wanted to move to the same town as my mom and my mom wants out of the house that needs lots of updating and continued maintenance.