In a previous post, I discussed the difference in each of the most common cost segregation study approaches.

Given your mobility for duty posts you can really ramp up your real estate portfolio while serving.Every time they got stationed somewhere they would purchase a property to live in using their VA and house hack.

You have to come to the table (a future deal) with funds to get the ball rolling.

The biggest hurdle you'll have to overcome is accepting breakeven or negative cash flow at the start. 

You have the advantage of knowing people in the space and being a trusted source for housing for people coming in. 

Like the way you’re thinking outside the box!

I hope it picks up but be cautious in that area.

.🚨 Common issues I see:❌ Not properly tracking repairs vs. capital improvements❌ Missing out on cost segregation & depreciation write-offs❌ Scrambling at tax time instead of planning proactivelyI’d love to hear from the group—what’s been your biggest tax headache as an investor?

and if you don't have enough money to house hack in San Diego... save up until you do.and if you want to move somewhere else, house hack there. 

Here's an example of the landlord laws I'm referring to ("Justice for Renters Act"  - this is coming up on CA's November ballot).