Combine that with insurance raising rates not just for dropping licensee count, but also to cover increased lawsuit risks.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

But if you’re just getting started and haven’t done any investing yet, those costs might not count as business deductions.Hope this clears things up!

My question for the group is would my hours as a contractor also count twoards the needed 750 hours?

That's right and wrong.There's a housing short, where it counts.

Invest all cash on 10x $100 000 properties (not counting closing cost) with a return of 10% / annually OR2.

When I need something done fast, I can count on them to squeeze me in.Keep in mind that if you need the cheapest option for your deal to pencil, you probably should not be buying that deal. 

I would count on having at least half market rate tenants, in the event Section 8 rents are higher than market, which they are in our market (granted you will need to subtract the utilities from the rent).  

Drawer count and especially depth are crucial, otherwise it is just an expensive show piece. 

Your lender definitely should be able to count the 75%- I'm in Arlington and would be happy to connect you with my awesome lender who has been able to do all kinds of creative options to get to yes for me.