I am also nervous about my move to the DC area wont work out and I will have this house as an option in case I want to return to the bay area and will never be able purchase a similar home if I sell it.

I'm currently renting it to a family member under the agreement that he moves out in time for us to sell it within the 5 year window so my husband and I will have lived in it as a primary residence for 2 of the last 5 years (we moved up to WA a year and a half ago).

Also coffee shops like Bottoms Up Coffee are moving in and small microbreweries like brew dog and land grant.

They are best for anyone who just wants to get their entities set up properly with the correct documentation and anonymity and move forward.

Nevertheless, our first few moves will be executed while abroad.

I wouldnt rent to anyone moving to that area that isn't familiar with the city.

Another angle is to try to use our network to find someone to purchase the house, honor the lease to expiration, and then the new owner can move into the home or do whatever they want with it.

Yea it’s true you need an excuse but the right lender will take care of that for you so you’ll need to start having conversations with lenders and if they say you can’t do it move on from then.

It's new construction but several leases have already been signed with the first tenants are set to move in next month.

Pretty much he gave me the confidence to move forward with my first purchase and I haven't looked back since!