That's looking at it through a narrow lens though, when you zoom out to 5-10-15 years down the road and calculate the difference, in my experience the appreciation has been far more beneficial than the $200 difference per month in cash flow from a different market.

@Helena Lee, I do not have experience with it, BUT I would expect to pay capital gains on the bitcoin. 

There are certain things that require experience that DIYers just can't get right or spend way too much time trying to do.

I run a MTR out of my primary bedroom and would be happy to connect and chat about your plans and what my experiences have been. 

We have been self-managing another rental out of state and so far, it has been a good experience. 

Quote from @Kyle Kline: Hello,I am curious if anybody has experience using short note investing to raise funds for an investment property down payment.

I'll just say that nothing is going to teach you more in this space than practical experience.

What was your experience like? 

If that means renting out part of your residence, that's great for cash flow and experience. 

Has anyone had accurate experience with say...