Ideally that’s what I would want @Wendy Smith they won’t do on investor property 

So looking ahead, I think it would be ideal to have separate utilities.

(Thinking I’ll have a huge advantage knowing the area inside & out, and having connections in the area for agents, a good prop manager & family contractor)2) Find a small multifamily in San Diego county to house hack that keeps my personal living expense under $500 but ideally tenant rent would cover the whole mortgage.

Ideally these would be in Ontario but elsewhere could be an interesting venture.Thanks in advance, looking forward to the discussion!

Looks like the acquisition of the SDG&E site and S&F lot are some obstacles to overcome for that project.

All of that is done on your schedule E at the end of the year and you will be able to deduct the mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, taxes etc....Get with your CPA to figure out all of your options and how best to use them so it does not hurt your future purchasing net rental income.

(This is an ideal situation!)

Ideally, it's helpful if your and your attorney's personality 'clicks'.  

I deal with this feeling you have every single day, every trade.

@Ramon E Alvarez I could say she was pretty motivated!