They may justifying paying more by claiming they’re paying the premium for the “business”, but since the “business” and the real property are inseparable the property owner will still benefit from the increased value due to the arbitrager efforts.  

If you are specifically targeting travel nurses, it will benefit greatly if the home is near a hospital. 

Private funding from a relative may provide flexible terms and reduced financial risk, but formal agreements are necessary, and interest paid is deductible for you but taxable for them.Traditional investment property loans offer stability and tax benefits like deductible interest and property taxes but require larger down payments.

I don’t think you’re getting $2k worth of benefit, much less $16k every single year. 

You can find us online.Current Ideas: Video Series on Passive Investing in MHC, Tax Benefits of MHC, Investing through 401k etc. 

There is realized gains & profits, and UN-realized gains and profits.

I’m a student in Jerry’s program and I have yet to see the benefit of being a member.

The hesitation often comes down to cost, perceived limitations, and lack of education about the benefits.

Hey Account Closed - I highly suggest  using a renovation loan and house hacking a multi-family if that is possible with your current life circumstances.The 203k and homestyle renovation loans are just amazing products and drastically help you reduce your risk, in my opinion, because you are able to leverage the cost of the entire renovation with such a low down payment loan.We work with a lot of clients who use these products in Chicago, and no matter what, in the long term, they gain great equity.If you aren't able to house hack - the process is essentially the same, but just with more money down with hard money or conventional construction loan.

I’m in the process of getting my real estate salesperson license to gain access to MLS listings as well.