Even with a house-hack probably....Drive around and look for properties, then contact the owners....find a severe fixer in a decent area that you are pretty sure will gentrify soon < 5 yrs, get a rundown duplex or triplex...Or...how far south or west do you have to go to get to a more affordable area?

Then we bought a more expensive (smaller) home closer to family in Southern California, where housing costs and interest rates are much higher.

In your case, 2 days at Property A and 3 at Property B—you’d typically split expenses as follows:Mileage ($700 total): Allocate by days—2/5 to Property A ($280) and 3/5 to Property B ($420), unless there's a more precise method based on actual distances.Hotel ($300): Deduct 100% to Property A, since the lodging was only used while working there.Meals (per diem or actual): Split by day—2/5 to A, 3/5 to B.For tax reporting, each portion of the expense is deducted on Schedule E, under the specific property that incurred the cost.

One investor I know had a Section 8 tenant initially but chose not to renew the lease in order to bring in a more qualified tenant and increase the rent.You’re in the right place to connect with like-minded investors who have walked a similar path.

By fostering more inclusive and varied housing types, this bill paves the way for a more vibrant and resilient community fabric.House Bill 1110 is more than legislation — it’s a doorway to new possibilities for homeowners, investors, and communities across Washington. 

Adjusting this could make the room feel more spacious and polished.The description feels a bit AI-generated (Chat GPT)— you might consider adding a more personal touch to help guests connect emotionally with the space.

If my risk aversion resides primarily with the down payment amount, are you saying its wiser to just wait and save more money for a more expensive (and nicer) property? 

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Here's a more focused, tax-aware take:Mobile homes can be depreciated faster than standard rentals: If they’re not permanently affixed to land, they’re considered personal property and can often be depreciated over 15 years using the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS).

Renovating with resale value in mind (after-repair value, or ARV) while also making it functional for co-living tenants is a balancing act, but a focus on livable common areas, plenty of bathrooms, and smart layouts will help.When it comes to your co-living strategy, you’re debating between a Padsplit-style approach—fully furnished, possibly higher turnover—and a more community-based model with unfurnished rooms and longer-term tenants.