Yea, buy, live, move. That’s fair. I wouldn’t call that lying. Nor would I call taking the job and deciding it’s not for you lying either. Even if only for 180 days. Maybe even 90 days. If it’s not for you, it’s not for you.
He’s still have the challenge moving out of the place in Vista. Landlords may squeak on his cashflow. Buying until that rent is establish, still stands.
Can I really net $10-$15K or is it gross? That place going to rent for $2500 a month with essentially no expenses other than PITA? I may need to look south! That’s a 16% COC return.