Quote from @Jerem Kaawaloa: I have spent the past 20 years working in health care and have only ever purchased properties for my own use, including a home and office.

However, keep in mind it may complicate financing, add costs, and require careful management to maintain liability protection.

Network with wholesalers, check public records, and use platforms like PropStream or DealMachine to find distressed properties.Be Cautious: Pay attention to permits, inspections, and local market trends—over-improving for the area could hurt your profits.Starting with a solid plan and realistic numbers will set you up for success.

@Jay Hinrichs has posted on that in the past.Many people like to try and hide their identity because of the spotlight effect which refers to how people often overestimate how much others notice (or care about) them, effectively inflating their own importance in society. 

Of course another reason is to make sure my family is taken care of.

Have you spoken to local fire officials who would burn it down for you as part of training. we were able to do this once where we coordinated wiht local fire department and they burned it down for us and took care of it as part of their training. 

Be really careful if you go this route, there are some shady actors in this space. 

I would be very careful with a contractor demanding a deposit before they start work.

Placing solid tenants that take care of your property5.

People who no longer want to take care of a big house and a big yard.