Sure, some absolutely have benefited, S.Korea is a fair example BUT, one can argue it would just be "Korea" today if only MacArthur wasn't planning a run for President there after and ignored Chinas warning and offer of peace to stop with all but total victory, instead pushing to Chinese border, pulling them into it and literally loosing the entire north....    

@Yonah Weiss what do you mean when you say “ tax benefits are gone”.

It sounds like you would benefit from hiring a real estate agent to represent you.

Great thanks @Michael Smythe, in your experience can you itemize the tenants that have the Resident Benefit Package? 

Benefits?

Again, there is a value that should possibly be compensated if their names are not going on the mortgage but they are splitting ownership and other benefits (IMHO).There are probably a number of other easily overlooked items to consider.  

They do hundreds of transactions a month and can guide you better than most attorneys when it comes to title issues.They use a complicated form that creates extra work and confusion with no benefit to the buyer or the seller. 

This can be a game-changer, especially in neighborhoods like the South Loop or near revitalizing areas like Pilsen, where property values are expected to rise.Improvement Exchanges: Recent IRS rulings allow you to use exchange proceeds to make improvements on a replacement property while still qualifying for 1031 deferral benefits.

If you have more of your VA availability left you may have options outside of a primary residence to use the loan as a benefit of your service to our country.

Could be something that could really benefit other investors to understand better from a first hand perspective.