It's 2 properties, single family homes, in the SF Bay Area.Sharing some details that might help inform the decision, let me know if anything else would be relevant.One property fully paid off, generates between $20-30k in profit after expenses (property taxes, hoa, insurance, etc).The other property is our current primary residency and would operate at a loss of about $10k/year.I plan to travel back to the US at least once a year, could that be a deductible expense with an LLC? 

Hello,I'm a rookie real estate investor currently house hacking in the greater Asheville NC area looking to purchase a mid or long term rental property in a nearby area.

He and his wife currently run a medium-sized business that makes a fair amount.

@Alana Reynolds yeah, as mentioned above the current loan amount is already over the maximum threshold for this type of thing.  75% LTV and under will get you in the door. 

I'm in the Sacramento market, and currently buying for myself and my investors.

If you locked in a better interest rate when you bought the house then you might end up loosing it  and replacing it with the current higher interest which could cut into your cashflow. 

Currently in the process of a BRRRR in Baltimore (duplex).

I am currently a Realtor/Investor as well.

My current primary, which I have been in since last October, is in need of a new roof.

If ever you receive any other recommendation, I'd be more than open to hear it because I'm currently in that process right now!