I like “set for life” personally and have a few copies in my office in lowell if you’d like to borrow one.As far as finding deals join meetups, find an agent to put you on mls, and find your area of focus.

Hmm, I feel like a bunch of the Californians and cityfolk that have moved into Idaho, Montana, etc. will have second thoughts after a couple winters, or as their employers call them back to the office.

I also assumed that I would be responsible for the back taxes but I could call the tax assessor's office to verify, thanks. 

@Elias PariscaI work with a CPA who has an office in San Diego. 

Can my home office deduction be taken on sch E?

Check with your local permitting office.

So, I believe you may be able to extend the bottom range of your projections.We host a meetup at our downtown office location approximately once a quarter w/ an emphasis on ADUs.

My current loan officer is now saying it's impossible after going through the entire purchasing process.

Lease will expire in less than 30 days after you buy it so once you buy it you inform then the lease will not be renewed  Assuming you have the Sec. 8 contact info you inform the Sec. 8 office/worker of the same info. 

Most builders will have architects they’ve worked with in the past that they can recommend.If you’re local just go sit in the county’s building permit office for a few hours and you’ll see a handful of architects coming in and out with plan submissions or revisions that they need to have reviewed for permits.