I found most of them through random internet searches but can't seem to find one that has both the competence and the character to get me to a place of trust for a BRRRR. 

Some of the fixed utility costs (eg internet) can be easier such as: $89.99 per month divided by house occupants (say 4, including landlord) = $22.50/month for internet.

Luckily, the internet is full of videos and articles to get you started. 

@Tyler Hofer instead of asking random people on the internet, call your agent and make your expectations clear.

Also note, I was pretty conservative with my estimates.Income and AssetsCurrent Savings (Between my wife and I): + $10,000401K (Between my wife and I): + $15,000Equity in Home (Have owned home for 3 months): + $20,000Monthly Income (After Taxes): + $5,500ExpensesMortgage Payment (I don’t have to pay PMI): - $900.00Home insurance: - $75.00Average Utilities (Electric, Gas, Water, Trash, Internet): - $275.00Random Subscriptions (Prime, Spotify, etc

Is it possible to use the internet and email while you are overseas?

We took in 2 young couples who work from home (so threw in the high speed internet) & a couple of 50+ yr old single ladies, one of whom took the 3rd floor apartment??

As posted above, certainly discuss with a CPA if you try to take this approach.Finally, to your question of what "in home expenses" you can deduct, I do deduct a phone I use for the rentals, plus some of my internet, but that's very small in the scale of things. 

Mostly people find the houses on the INTERNET themselves, but realtors will suggest additional houses to see when they are out, and this gives them the incentive to show my house.

I have been looking all over the internet and I get some results, but not as consistently as I hope.