They plan on moving out at the end of next year and I will have to put some work into the house if I want to put new renters in there or sell. 

Hey BiggerPockets community,I’m looking for some advice on an exit strategy for a BRRRR deal I’m working on.

I can totally relate—I’m also a bartender, working towards financial freedom while living in San Diego.House hacking could be a solid strategy for you, especially as a first-time homebuyer.

Who has experience working with section 8/affordable housing tenants.

One thing I find no answer is, I am on work visa in US (H1 visa).

But you need a lender who will work with it. 

However, 80% of tenants in a recent CBRE survey expect to increase their spatial requirements over the next three years, indicating a shift towards in-person work and future growth.While new demand remains slow, these lease renewals are a positive sign, laying a stable foundation for the office market's recovery.

The challenge will be selling it at market value as a rental because the numbers will not work. 

We had already been planning to do some maintenance and repairs (repave driveway, re-insulate attic, replace two broken faucets, other minor items), but were wondering if, for tax reasons, we are better off waiting until we close on the new home and this is no longer our primary.Can this work count toward tax deductions as preparatory work on rental property, even if it's currently our primary?

After five years you'll have earned $90,000 in rent income and gained $34,000 in appreciation.Buy four houses with $50,000 down on each.