That way the non-working spouse can commit the time, all while creating cash/assets that reduce the amount the working spouse needs to work in the future (this is extremely common for physicians in general right now, as many of them are burnt out and looking to reduce hours in the coming years).You're right that the tax advantage is only a 1-year thing. 

It’s designed to save time and refine your search, making it easier to spot potential deals.If you’re interested, I’d be happy to share more about it and even offer you access to explore its features without any commitment.

I'm not completely new to the Bigger Pockets community but I'm making the commitment to put myself out there more.

Here is what I will get...All the paperwork for youA professional photo upgradea professional yard sign a comparative property analysis (CMA)a personal home overview from us to go over what should be done/fixed/updated to maximize your home sale.1 Year Listing My home listed on MLSLI.com, HGAR.com, OneKey MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, & hundreds of partner and other real estate agent websites36 photos uploaded to the MLSUnlimited changes (price, open house, description, photos)All legal disclosures and paperwork providedFree MLS flyers, open house flyer & sign in sheetsReceive all buyer leadsLocal Broker help by EmailWeekly Listing Stats for your propertyShowing time SchedulingElectronic LockboxPhone call questions and help with anything you need during the selling processThe agent negotiates my offers for you Verify all buyer's pre-approvals and/or proof of fundsThe agent completes and sends all required paperwork to the attorneys to get contracts goingThey handle all home inspections and potential issuesThey deal with the appraiser and provide comparable sale information so my house appraises for the contract priceThey confirm the commitment of buyers' mortgageThey help deal with any legal issues from the town if there are anyThey handle the walk-through and any issues that might ariseThey attend the closingThey make the appointments and show my houseCommission Rate: .5% with a minimum of  $2500Chris, Am I missing anything?

At this point I am completely down the rabbit hole and super committed but I need to begin to connect with like minded individuals.

It’s also a test to see how committed you are.

Don't make commitments, do good work, pay fast and they will of course come back and ask you to buy the next time, if you have money.

But the other posters in this thread are correct, if you apply for an owner-occupied loan and never move in, you're committing fraud.

Inspired by Brandon's book "How to Invest in Real Estate," the infamous "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and the invaluable insights from the Bigger Pockets podcast, I'm ready to expand my horizon into real estate investing while continuing my journey in the aerospace sector.Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Business and currently pursuing a 2nd degree, I'm eager to leverage my skills & commitment in this vibrant market.

The money must be secured by real estate or in the eyes of the SEC you have committed FRAUD.