They still have to pay the ServiceTech to drive there and back and go get any needed materials.LABOR COSTSNow that you have a decent idea of the time required, you need to try figure out what a ServiceTech should cost per hour.

I own a billboard easement in Hardin County Texas. 14k VPD that pays $3k per year.

On the lease, he'll pay me $100/m over my HELOC payment and all other expenses, including the refi cost, inspections, title work, etc... 

@Jonathan Greene I don't mind them generally but when they raise huge amounts for syndications that go south that is another story.

House hacking is a great start since you're paying rent already.  

And it can work really well for you as long as you pay attention to the statute requirements.In order to defer all tax you are selling investment real estate and buying investment real estate of at least the same value you sold. 

You're going to end up paying a lot more interest on a heloc than a 2nd mortgage, if you intend on holding that debt for more than a couple years. 

Some people are growth-minded, which means they are willing to help for a low cost, or not much compensation knowing that the more conversations they have will lead to more clients.

I guess really you’re not paying it, the owners are.

What I've realized is that a lot of these companies that do pay for housing stay in the larger apartment complexes because the companies pay for it.