However, elsewhere on the internet, I had read that you could not rent your property completely, even if you lived more than 12 months.

You and your wife should both already have substantial incomes, yet your net worth is completely upside down because you're not in control of your spending.You and your wife are not willing to house hack.  

Many of our clients are real estate investors and I see two different strategies when it comes to claiming CCA.

Now I am working on a house that is a complete rehab.

@Benjamin Molina Sacramento is getting pretty hot right now especially with the arena nearing completion, and the close vicinity to the Bay.  

I guess we are all different but my thinking is I would rather have people who I know would possibly be interested and have the funds so I can get the deal completed as fast as possible and within the time limit.

The remodel plan is extensive and takes time to complete.  

It would be nice to be able to define a radius and a time frame and then get a complete list of all sales during this time.

They claim they will buy a persons house if they can't sell it.  

I have a guy that works way cheaper then he should and does them for about $1300 labor which I know is crazy so I am trying to get a grasp on reality when I start shopping rates again.For a small full bathroom we typically do a complete gut except we keep the tub and reglaze it -  Labor usually consists of ceramic tile shower surround/tile floor - new toilet,light,mirror,towel bar,faucet, shower head - trim and painI know this is region specific but just interested to hear others