I think his non -accredited investors can invest 5k.. look into Grants  program.. let me know what you all think 

If you think ahead, you can minimize recapture with the right tax planning.So what is recapture?

I think that's the problem...

Of course we want to grow and scale, but the beauty of this strategy is the flexibility - don't think that just because you dont cash flow right after you move, it is not a good investment. 

Your father-in-law will want to minimize his tax liability on the capital gain and think about how the sale fits into his estate planning strategy.

@Chad Chase - I think funding a fix and flip with a HELOC from a primary house could work.

Now, the house that is about to refinance, I am thinking of turning into a MTR for traveling nurses, or other professionals as such.

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

This gave me a lot to think about!  

I think the most important thing in investing is screening and management.