Activities such as appealing assessed values, shopping for cheaper utility providers, shopping for cheaper insurance, or even energy efficiency upgrades are all on the table.

While a $130,000 property might seem appealing, managing it from afar requires careful planning, considering travel costs, taxes, and legal obligations like understanding landlord-tenant laws specific to Kansas City.

Offering a flat rent for 3 years at $2,863 is solid, but with the potential rise in market rents, it may lack appeal.

If that doesn't appeal to you, maybe a small multi family is the way to go for a househack to get you started.

Similar statutes have upheld constitutional scrutiny in federal appeals courts, although the 11th Circuit (the one over Alabama federal courts) has not had an opportunity to address this.

@Christopher Martingenuinely curious what the appeal is - obviously lending to a trusted partner is one thing, but having to vet individual deals and run the risk of a 100% loss to get a 12% return seems... intense.the crowd funding sites are a non-starter with me - i will either buy actual real estate that i control, or index funds.  

This approach aligns with my preference for immediate equity and the potential to replicate this strategy with a second property by year's end.House Hack a New Construction Duplex: I've spotted a duplex priced at $405k that's appealing for a live-in investment.

Keep in mind, you have no control over the properties care, maintenance or condition while you allow the litigation to play itself out which again can take years to resolve depending on whether appeals are filed (as is normally the case).

DST's are appealing although I see some obvious drawbacks.

I decorate with things that appeal to that demographic.