For now, offering our investors a different option, in this case a debt option is resonating with them favorably.  

Hey @Raymund CharfaurosI'd need to know a little bit more about how much weight you place on each metric and your target returns; but I am almost certain you'll find that your two goals (increased cash-flow, continuing to have an interest in San Diego RE) don't necessarily have to be mutually exclusive.There are two factors playing in to your favor here:1.

I'm just not seeing any positives in your favor.

From walking up the walk walk to the door, to clean and sparkling appliances and a clean smell all contribute to a favorable impression.  

Some other holes in both the guest and the cleaning ladys story that just dont add up in favor of either of them. 

This may or may not work in your favor.

Texas is a title theory State, which may work in your favor.

Do those kids a huge favor by making sure their parents stay/get sober. 4.

The odds are in my favor and all I have to manage is the payout when the occasional big move goes against me.

The IRS looks at it as you were allowed to deduct depreciation because you were keeping the property as an investment, oh you're not keeping it now, well we're taking back that favor.