In Newton it will be virtually impossible to meet the 1% rule, and I would instead focus on whether the properties are cash-flow positive (ideal), cash-flow neutral (acceptable) or cash-flow negative (not good).

What about video virtual tours? 

Maybe even getting comfortable with virtual tours at first.

ADUs in virtually all jurisdictions in the state of CA are not allowed to be rented at STRs (less than 30 day rentals). 

Looking to connect with people in the Denver metro area or anyone virtually. 

Virtually nothing, including candles, can mask the smell of cigarette smoke inside a house.

I plan to do this for the foreseeable future and want to use the depreciation strategy if I am correct.I'm not in Denver, but if you want to discuss virtual CPA services, hit me up. 

Until the 2020/2021 refi boom, 2018 was actually my personal best year ever, and obviously no one is going to refi their 2016 mortgage from 3.75% to 2018's 4.75%, so it was virtually all purchase business.

I'm not in Seattle, but can handle you virtually.  

I also really like my house, and moving into virtually anything multi-family is going to be a downgrade, so I have to decide if I want to accept that lifestyle impact.My conclusion so far is that a house-hack might not be a good idea; with the difficulty in finding enough space and proper layout for work, with the disturbance to my son's life (may not be an issue, kids can be resilient, but something to think about), and with the expense of moving each time.