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Being a military member house hacking is the easiest way but I’m also open to learning new methods and if at all possible learning from others’ mistakes. 

Is this really possible? 

@Kristi Wolfe I would be glad to connect with you and talk through possibilities for helping your son purchase a property in Tucson!

That said there are some nuances and requirements to property implement interest tracing so ensure you talk to your tax professional ahead of time and keep the funds movement as clean as possible. 

I’d think long and hard about this and possibly set up financial parameters for who is responsible.

How much can you budget for furnishings and all kitchen items and creature comforts for the ones you want to MTR.If you have a vacant 6-unit, you have great possibilities to try all strategies.

You might even be able to get out from under the built up tax liability.With your asset amount, maybe its possible to sell out / 1031 to a REIT, and still cash out leaving behind the tax liability. 

Would it be possible for my wife to transfer the house/deed into her name (or buy the house, etc.) so we can take a loan against it to help pay for the memory care?

Is it possible to sell or refinance one unit to pay the other off completely.