ha ha true--- Loophole is just a more fun word to use and used by my CPA- I think it draws more attention than "IRA Rules" thats just too boring :)

On the other hand, you may do better by allowing pets and requiring pet rents, pet deposits and pet fees.So true.

Beautiful area that I visit often. 

It's true that it is much harder to find quality tenants during the holidays, so factor that in.

The beauty of investing...you do it how you want!

Do you have access to the MLS for true ARV? 

We do include their tax rate on their return with supplement information but it only becomes a true topic of discussion during our quarterly calls with certain clients.

I’d love to get your input on my options.Background:Age: 34Location: San Diego, CACurrent Living Situation: Renting a beautiful apartment across from the beach for $3,200/month.

This makes mobile home parks a smart, resilient investment choice.For those willing to look beyond the traditional property investments, mobile home parks offer the perfect blend of low risk, low maintenance, and strong returns—a true hidden gem in real estate.

If you are looking to build quick capital and another full-time job, then flipping may be the answer...if you are looking for a slightly more passive approach and looking to build that long-term wealth, buy&hold'ing is maybe a better strategy.I've found introspecting on where I want to go long-term has helped clarify my short-term path...The beautiful part is Chicago offers all options at affordable prices general speaking compared to other metro areas.