Another option because of your networking is to joint Venture with someone to get into a deal.

Leveraging partnerships or joint ventures could be another way to move forward without overextending your own financial resources.

I used the C.A.R form RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS.  

Living, but either way you could try speaking with existing owner/operators groups in the greater bay area, or even central coast, looking to expand their portfolios for a joint venture.  

The real estate investor has advertised on this site, and continues to advertise joint ventures and private money deals in multiple states.

He was in charge one year for the military NAcom joint command fire efforts for San Diego up to the bottom of LA.

Note that if you are married filing joint, only the spouse who is qualifying for REPS is able to count their hours.Step 4: Apply the quantitative testsPer Section 469(c)(7)(B), in order to qualify for REPS, you must meet both of the tests below:750-Hour Test: If you materially participate in a real property trade or business, you must spend 750+ hours during the tax year.More Than Half Test: You must spend more than half of your personal service hours in the real property trade or business in which you materially participate.Step 5: Material participation in rental activities Just because you qualify for real estate professional status does not mean that your rental activities are automatically considered non-passive.

Alternative options include offering a significant down payment, a lease-option agreement, a joint venture, or a deferred closing to align with John's timeline.

@Andrew MaturanaTo gain a competitive edge in the hospitality industry, explore creative ventures, Triple Net investments, house hacking, syndications, joint ventures, and leverage business acumen, networking, and resources.Good Luck!

While I’m willing to have joint properties going forward and look forward to building our financial future together I will be getting a prenup before we tie the knot.