There is some debate over whether it's better to use indirect HW heater (like boiiler mate coming off oil HWBB furance) or electric.

This is a great way to have an indirect and professionally managed investment in real estate.

Lost revenue for the city is in the millions, and Charlotte is indirectly impacted as well.

I'm a big believer in direct response advertising and not image advertising.Your marketing should illicit a response.

You need cut out wholesalers and go direct.Some might not like that I said that but the wholesaler could be holding this up.Also you aren't in direct control the of the process.The wholesaler could be telling you it's one issue when it's really another to keep you engaged on the long shot that this closes so they get paid.If it was a long shot you would want to know upfront.

I'll assume by your stating that you own a home and condo that you've already have experience in directly managing one rental and/or using a Property Manager.You really don't provide enough information for a good answer....

The seller is still benefiting from the sale of the transaction either directly or indirectly.

Property management was simple since I only rented to students I knew either directly or indirectly.

Another factor to consider might be the direction you think our economy is headed in.Both inflation and deflation punish those using leverage in different ways, and in both direct and indirect ways.However, if you own a hard asset free and clear the 'purchasing power' should remain about the same.One trick with real estate is to understand how very illliquid it is and to ensure that you have enough 'operating' funds to hold on to it through any lengthy tough times."

Fundamentally I still say you are comparing apples to oranges and that one should not juxtapose indirect rent pricing with direct home interest deductions.