This is in addition to cost savings.My thought coming in is that if I do want to eventually have my own team, wouldn't it be beneficial to get my hands dirty even though it is more work at the start. 

You can live with your parents if you want, but having a house that is considered "your primary residence" is beneficial. 

Also, my tax bill was super high this year since my property didn't really require any maintenance last year, and this would be a beneficial write-off as it would buy back time and ensure a quality property.

The numbers tend to work out more favorably there, which can simplify hitting your investment targets.On the other hand, if you're leaning more towards appreciation and forced equity, Portland could be beneficial, especially with strategies like house hacking.

Now, there are unusual circumstances in which using a HELOC, or any personal loan, to pay down mortgage principal can be financially beneficial.

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If you have the cost segregation done by a reputable company then even if you get audited, you'll have proper support to back up your deductions.Now whether it's worth it - A cost segregation study can be extremely beneficial but its a case by case basis that depends on a multitude of factors.

@Christian WeberRefinance first while you still live in it so you can get a personal mortgage or HELOC.Transfer the property into a land trust where you still are the beneficiary to avoid the due on sale clause.Then you can transfer the beneficial ownership to an LLC.

HelloDoes anyone know if it's beneficial receive commission pay as a realtor to your LLC? 

@George Turner, What you want to do is equally as beneficial.