However, several years ago the neighbors put a gate that prevented us from using the shared driveway, and have used the full driveway solely for themselves.

Staggering the end dates is a good idea to prevent overlapping vacancies, I'll do that!

However, if you are looking to purchase multiple properties, you may not want to tie up your cash, thus preventing you from purchasing a second or third property. 

Because my pulse is on the market so I know what to charge, I screen better to prevent bad apples from ever getting in, and I have solid policies and procedures to deal with problems.

My understanding is that AMT is meant to prevent tax evasion from excessive write offs. 

I live in California by the way.Also, I had no idea having a commercial vehicle prevents you from driving on certain highways.

ie, is there rent control or some other legal barrier that would prevent you from getting market rents?

@Daniel TisdaleYou can always refi a property more than once, and doing it now will not prevent further appreciation (just a thought).

(Wood Destroying Organism)No grounding, not required back when it was built, not to expensive to get it done, get one at least to prevent lighting damage to appliances. https://www.reliantelectric.bi...Erosion on corners, with a basement could take you to a very expensive foundation repairs, get gutters, find any water pounding near the building and make it drain away from the building.

lolA legal life estate would not prevent you from selling it legally, but from a practical standpoint make it so difficult you probably won't be able to find a buyer.