Not everybody can: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Also, cost segregation will not help you with your CA state taxes, only (potentially) with your Federal (IRS) taxes.

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

Explore Potential Funding OptionsPrivate Money Lenders (PMLs): Reach out to private individuals looking to invest in real estate.

Additionally, timing the sale in a lower-income year or exploring potential deductions could further reduce your tax liability.

I focus solely on Detroit proper because, in my experience, the rent-to-price ratios, opportunities for value-add projects, and overall market potential are much stronger there.That said, Detroit is a nuanced market.

I recently came across a property near the international airport that seems to have good cash flow potential.

She’s currently not paying rent, and while she has some health issues and no stable income, she’s been communicative and open to general talks, with a possible option to vacate through a cash-for-keys arrangement, though this might take around six weeks and some hard work.I plan to rehab the property and eventually rent it out, potentially to a Section 8 tenant.

Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health) and choose the one that is most “stable” with the best potential for long term tenancy.This advice is contrary to maximization of rental income, but IMO will reduce expenses of tenant turnover, property damage, property management fees so much that the difference in bottom line income will be quite small.  

Have you started thinking about your strategy or exploring potential markets?

@Enrique Toledo  Any update on this potential deal and what you wound up doing?