Also prevented us from making wrong statements on our part which would have reduced the claim.3.  

For the first few years, I would focus more on the experience you gain than the money you earn.

Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.

, reducing your housing costs.Potentially higher cash flow.Cons:More intensive management (two tenants, two leases).Can be harder to finance than single-family homes.May not appreciate as quickly in some markets.Here's where I need YOUR input!

This type of deal can also help you minimize upfront costs, as you’re reducing the cash needed to buy the property outright by aligning the seller’s financial outcome with yours.While there may be details to work through, such as crafting a solid contract or ensuring alignment with any financing you bring in, these can be easily addressed with the right team in place.

Plus if the pay isn’t roughly commensurate to what they can make earning a 2.5-3% commission, then they’ll just keep doing that instead obviously.

You will still earn on them. 

Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.

Some programs will do the full LTV that a long term rental would have and some lenders will reduce the LTV by 5%.

For investors, would earning passive income through property cash flow (without actually owning the property) be appealing?