@Matthew Christofferson, since you have a lot of free time and are handy, you may want to look into how to acquire off-market properties via creative finance.

Or is there any other way to acquire financing that would be a better option to do deductions and write offs. 

I'm in the process of setting up a business structure for my real estate investments and would greatly appreciate any assistance or referrals from those with experience in this area.A Bit About MeOver the past five years, I’ve acquired a few duplexes in Illinois, all currently held under my personal name.

By being open to single family homes as well it really increases your choices, and for us, reduced the cost per door of acquiring our properties.  

Acquire comprehensive knowledge, and then consider moving into the niche of distressed properties.OR Consider Passive Investment: You might want to invest with established, publicly-traded REITs specializing in distressed properties.To all the aspiring women out there, your aspirations are valid, and your dreams matter.

Plus, you can likely get better margins, or run on thinner margins to acquire a property in a very desirable area since you are doing much of the work in house.  

I've acquired rentals along the way and have tried helping others as well.

You might potentially be able to deduct the travel costs from CA to MA/NH/RI once you acquire the property.You may want to work with a CPA who helps working with new investors to have a walk-through of what is deductible.

You can be ready to acquire properties at a discount from those forced to sell due to cash flow issues​.Focus on Cash Flow Today: With BRR"R"RR, you are prioritizing properties that cash flow from the start, making your investment stable and less reliant on speculative future appreciation or short-term market shifts.

I hear what you're saying but as a new investors, I'm not going to be able to acquire 4 SFHs to start.