Why we build the same floorplan over and over again:1) Easier for Trades and Faster Build Times: Our trades have been working on the same layouts repeatedly, so they have become more efficient.2) Less Mental Space for Decisions: We don’t spend too much time deciding on which floorplan to build, we focus our time on growing the business and serving our customers.3) Best ROI based on Square Footage: The floorplan we build gives us the best return on investment.

I know that participation in operations affects the tax benefit in some ways? 

This can be done with rather limited capital and in rather limited time, 10-20hrs a week is a legit affective amount of time if it's intelligently used. 

Even though they could be walking distance apart.There is a lot of construction happening near the area that Stuart mentioned and that is certainly affecting values and rental metrics. 

But, it will be an authoritative "it depends".Tax write offs on their own are fun for speculation, however, a high income individual has other things going on that affect the answer.  

A year later I would move and repeat. 

.- Use tools like the BiggerPockets mortgage calculators to see how different interest rates and loan terms affect your cash flow.If you have more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask Good luck with your duplex venture

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If the investor fails to make payments, it could damage the seller’s credit, even if they've relinquished control of the property.Insurance Issues: A change in ownership might affect the property’s insurance policy.

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