1031 Exchanges for San Diego Investment Property: A General Overview

A 1031 exchange, also called a like-kind exchange, is a way the tax code lets some investors defer gain when they swap one piece of real estate for another. At the time this article was written (October 2026), the IRS said that since the 2017 tax law changes, only real property qualifies, and proper

House Hacking in San Diego: A General Look at Duplexes and ADUs

House hacking means buying a home, living in part of it and renting out another part. At the time this article was written (October 2026), the Federal Housing Finance Agency listed 2026 loan limits for San Diego County of $1,104,000 for a one-unit home, $1,413,350 for two units, $1,708,400 for three

Cash Flow, Cap Rate and Cash-on-Cash Return for San Diego Rentals

Cap rate, cash flow and cash-on-cash return are three ways to look at what a rental might earn. At the time this article was written (October 2026), the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts listed a median gross rent of $2,246 and a median owner-occupied home value of $854,700 for San Diego County, based