What tactics would you use with your spouse to get him or her interested in sharing a too-big house with nice people you choose that you may not even see frequently in order to pay a very low monthly net rent and maximize the ROI on your primary residence rehab?

Personally, I am not a big fan of STR's although they may be fantastic in certain areas of the county.

I like the idea of frequent accountability and the focus on imperfect action. 

This is considered a personal home - even though it has rental income, so you only have to have 3.5% down frequently, not the 20% down it takes to buy a true investment property.  

My wife and I have recently retired and are interested in learning how to get started with investing in Section 8 single-family homes. We are considering hiring a coach to take us through the process and as we look to...

You might be better off flipping the contract if you find deals frequently but do not have the capital. 

I'm not a fan of balloons... but if there is one, I suggest 7 years or longer. 

I personally enjoy a misting fan on my patio.Here are some data points below: prices are steady and rates as well; not too much change in the market this far.

I then recently moved into doing flips, JVing with other investors, and I’m ready to start flipping independently since I have gotten experience.I’m a big fan of the more local the better, given, they will know the smaller markets as well as the big in my city; however, I am open to lending opportunities farther out. 

The market is up and down and frequently sifts.