It's worth it if multiple and/or extended down times are anticipated for the "peace of mind" factor.In PG&E territory, a battery not only covers the increasing downtime but they are also economically viable because of the underlying cost per KWh from PG&E.Looking forward to battery tech following the same curve as solar - 90% decrease in cost in 15 years.

Our employment analysis for the area is strong with a large percentage of jobs in government, trade-transport-utilities, manufacturing, and information. 4) He does predict a decrease in overall sales but not a decrease in price. 5) He predicts the interest rates will stay low.What do you all think? 

(increase/decrease in employers coming to the city, government spending money into infrastructure)?

All that does in decrease your CF and cost you more money. 

I also don't plan to work a w2 job forever as we want to start our family soon, which will decrease our income.

There has also been a decrease in lumber prices which should help builders mitigate cost pressures.Now is the time to build and look for full guts that need everything done.

Benefits of Having Tenants Under Lease Options Decreased Vacancy Expenses.

The others are industry accepted standards and should not be decreased.  

Since the values peaked in2022 and leveled-off, IRR will start decreasing every year.

Rent would most likely decrease to about $1700, but I would be getting a very good deal on a 3/2, better than anywhere else I would be willing to live by a large margin.I'm keeping vacancy rates very conservative despite the fact that I will be occupying one of the units and not factoring any money going into the house immediately as it is move in ready and some major repairs are being made (new roof and siding) price to the sale.I realize that seems like a lot of justification, and it might be a little, but the sheer prices of rental units down here, decent ones, is unlike anything I have seen.