Turn it on its head and go the infamous Brrrr route. 

The infamous '1 percent rule' is not possible and a pipe dream, especially in high cost of living locations.I am a San Diego native.  

Mentoring is awesome when you can help someone because we all remember putting that first deal together and the infamous statement "Is this a good deal". 

Hey Jacob its always a good idea to put everything in writing - beginning/end dates, what happens with the security deposit if there is damage, exact portion of the utilities, and even things like groceries and cleaning of common areas. 

You will recognize some of the names on this infamous list ...fellow  BP posters.  

There's plenty of places around the country that you cannot hit the infamous 1% rule.

Then you cannot deduct such trip until you have properties there.Since it was for a seminar, then it's in that infamous grey area.

The infamous “wait till the market goes back down”..  

He has invested in at least 6 properties (possibly more at this point) in those areas, most of which are through Scott Sklare (the infamous agent being mentioned).

Downside is that the building dept is infamously terrible, so if you're planning on major remodels it will be a HUGE headache.