I also reference this a lot but there's a step doctrine- basically if you're putting a step in the middle only to avoid tax...it isn't valid. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Are they more/less desirable than a typical owner-occupied note?

If you wanted to house hack I would stay where you are at and find one there.

It's been 2.5 years since I purchased my first property and now that everything in my personal life has slowed down I'm back on the horse and ready to find my next investment.

Purchase price: $210,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Triplex 3- 1bed 1 bathCompletely RenovatedShared Utilities What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Just put them in touch with a golf cart rental company.

I would be curious to find out.In terms of selling, you are correct. 

With this year already off and running (can you believe it’s already February?!)

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.