That means you have to have a reasonable method of valuing the real estate holdings at market value as of 12/31 each year so that you take out the required minimum distribution amount.

I'm looking to take action; and value following proven methods.

Pretty much any method of house-hacking in Princeton would involve some compromises, and it sounds like your husband would only be open to it if it were a perfect "very soundproofed large duplex" type situation.I think you and I talked before about my mom house hacking in Princeton - it CAN be done.

What methods or factors have you been looking into when choosing properties for your portfolio?

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If you're planning to originate loans with a note rate significantly under market to help with home sales, you're not going to be able to sell them at par anytime soon and I doubt many private investors in your fund will be satisfied with the low yields that would result from the method you described above.

My business partner and I are in the process of ending a very successful 10+ year partnership in which we managed to build a portfolio of 50+ units through the BRRR method. 

Pretty much accidently followed Brandon Turns stack method!

I am leaning more towards the buy it off the market and list it on the MLS method.

Sounds like a great idea and your method is definitely more efficient.