Howdy @Dennis W.Your post is a little hard to follow.  

We may have to move out of SF but would like to avoid that if we can.I've considered the following:1) Stay in our current 2bed/2bath as long as possible (likely 5 years max) or until the market softens2) Sell now, rent in SF, avoid taxes and free up gains for other investments and wait for a market to soften in SF or move out of the city in a couple of years if it doesn't.3) We'd love to keep current home as rental after buying new home.

My wife and I will be bootstrapping which Is what I prefer so that there isn't anything I skip over and don't learn as I grow our company.I started with the 10 Hour Wholesaler program which was good for the intro into the business and gave my action items to follow.

Where can I find an investor like this is usually the follow up question.

So I researched around for a little more and found out how to estimate your annual property tax.In order for you to estimate the annual property tax for your potential REI, you need the followings: Market value, Assessed Value, and Taxable Value (exemptions). 

He is not seeking monetary damages other than a claim for attorneys fees which he is not entitled to given that we are a state that follows the American rule ( each side pays their own way ) .

I am new to rental properties but a strategy my husband and I plan to follow is to purchase a multifamily home up to 4 units using an FHA loan.

As a follow up, what do you think are specific endorsements one should get in additional to basic insurance and how much would be a reasonable amount to cover to.Thanks.

To follow in the footsteps of what Bob said: NOI / Cap Rate = Value.

From what I have researched, my best option and plan is as follows...Plan 1.