If you rent it for a few years you will eventually lose that benefit.

I'd like to invest back home in Ohio eventually (I lived in both Columbus and Dayton for about 5 years each), but I'm much more comfortable starting with something I can see regularly. 

It sniffs of a minute ponzi, she probably has others she's doing this to and robbing peter to pay paul.

There are plenty of cases of people getting away with it, sure, but the IRS will eventually find out if you keep doing it.

There will eventually be a time where rent will cause me to cashflow.

But I had thoughts about buying in the pocono area to then eventually turn it into an STR, then buy a nicer more permanent Single family home that’s paid for by my rental properties.

You're going to give very low income People 30 to 60 days to come up with the money Yeah and Where are these people going to get this money- robbing liquor stores.

Hey all.I have my eyes set on Atlanta (and eventually a few other areas in GA) to invest in.

The seller sets the price higher than market price and between the down payment and any monthly principle payments the price eventually gets down to market price by the time the tenant could potentially buy the house.

Because, as you know, that scammer doesn't just rob the would-be borrower.