This strategy balances tax efficiency with proper estate planning.

What's the plan with the property?

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

Quote from @Patrick McCann: Hi Justin, I'm also a househacker in NH currently living in my duplex in Dover, NH with plans to search for my next one in the near future.

Just plan for reserves if it takes a year or two to break even.Take your time, do the research, and trust the process.

I'm finishing up an ADU garage conversion in Downtown Sac and plan to do medium term rental for travel nurses.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

If you do decide on an area, please go visit and spend time in that area and get to really know it and the team you plan on working with before investing into it.

.: Decided to try to use Obie on a new acquisition because my traditional insurance doesn’t do new policies in California and the insurance agent recommended by my loan officer just wasn’t working fast enough (CA Fair Plan seems to be at fault) to meet our closing calendar. 

Instead of continuing to hire remediation contractors you should hire a hygenist to come in, do some testing and provide a remediation plan.