Another benefit: three friends renting together typically need their own policies.

A friend of my wife’s brother in Maui has a 5th generation cork and cattle farm near Gibraltar, Spain.  

The pros are all true, but the cons are they need to make it ada compliant and elderly friendly.

I would also focus on landlord friendly states if you are planning to rent.

I look at every deal individually.

If your friend is more of a Youtuber, turn him on to Erin Spradlin's MTR channel.

Quote from @Alan Asriants: There has been a growing trend recently of individuals looking to house hack single-family homes.

Our close family friends inherited the father's house, but it needs significant renovations.

One of my best friends thinks I'm rich and while I may have more than she does, I she was earning more than me for a lot longer (I make more than her now) but she spent her money on $6K vacations. 

 I can't count how many times my friends have called to ask what to do about their leaky ice dispenser.