Keep track of 3 buckets.1) Owner occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule A2) Tenant occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule E3) Jointly occupied portion - likely prorated for both schedules.There are nuances to this, so I recommend looking for a tax pro who can coach you on this. 

So it's not just enough $ to attract, but to also KEEP. 

Luxury vinyl floors, no carpet means quick turn arounds.  

And what I mean is the business is not profitable until you add at lease 100 doors.  

Not keep it.

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

Then keep $30,000 in reserves in a hysa for emergencies.

Keeping it CasualIf you only find toys once in a while, you might not want to open a full-on toy shop.

Negative CF, which is what you are describing, means you are buying your property, and making no money in the process.

That's awesome, keep it going bro.