I suppose it's preference and I'd still think the other advantages would out weigh fixing some joints.....if that's what the issue is/was. :)

FAR outweighs the whatever results that the fancy formula comes out.Simple approximation (like the Rule of 72), coupled with an awareness of the moving parts, is 100x better than being perfectly accurate of unrealistic assumptions. 

In most cases, the drama and hurt feelings of involving family and close friends in deals far outweighs any upside.

It's will be hard to justify the high cost of the money, but the benefits may outweigh the negatives.Please note, this information is not financial nor legal advice and you should talk to a professional in these fields.Good luck, and please ensure to VOTE on reply's if you think they have helped.Hope you have an excellent future!

At some point the re-leveraging of the balance sheet - remember more cash on the balance sheet but even morerer debt (as we noted here) - requires risk premia that outweigh even the biggest avalanche of yield-chasing free money.

Looks to positively cash flow, rent demand outweighs the supply considerably. 

Do the benefits outweigh the lower return or should I look for a 3 unit house ?

I believe the problems created by my managers far outweighed the problems they solved.This self-management strategy, supported by contractors that I know and trust, is a new one for me.

If this inconvenience is problematic for you, I'd say that the benefits of a trust probably far outweigh the minor hassles.

you did not mention what type of real estate investing your doing so I will assume your referring to buying and renting.Real estate may not be as liquid as other investments.Real Estate may take up more of your time than other investmentsReal Estate may require more cash to start than other investments.But the positives out weigh the negatives when you buy right.