She can use that money to get a hotel room or short term rental....or stay with family or friends.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Imagine if you had one single-family home.

We acquired 3 single family homes in 2023 and we are midway through a 6-unit deal for 2024 and looking to get more.

A major move, and selling a family home are 2 big life changes. 

Nice try, but this time does not count.In order to meet 750 hours, your wife will need one of the below:- do something else real estate related, like wholesaling or realtor- actively work on expanding your rental portfolio - have an extensive DIY rehab, like a month-long full-time rehab (and then she might need another kind of rehab)- a calamity such as multiple properties damaged in a storm where she will have to deal with insurers and contractors- something else out of the ordinaryAgain - if all you have is 9 single-family properties with stable tenants and typical occasional maintenance - you don't have enough work to collect 750 hours.

You might have to dig into off-market deals, though, since inventory is tight.Multi-Family: Always a safe bet if you can snag a good deal.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

I have contacted family members in the past with literal hand written letters.

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.