Since you're moving out, you’ll likely lose the homestead exemption, which may increase property taxes—check local rules.

Just be aware that whether it's an IRA or 401(k), there are still IRS rules that need to be followed or your risk losing the tax-advantaged status of the account.

Warning:If you depreciate a property down near zero and then have to sell your property at a loss during a situation of distress...You could end up giving all the proceeds to the bank AND owe the IRS a big chunk of money for recapture.Long-term tax planning with real estate needs to be coupled with risk management and making sure you don't lose any properties.

I'm okay with a high interest rate up to 15% because I can still breakeven on the mortgage but not sure how to finance this deal without losing my initial payments

No one knows what will happen in the DC region, but applying logic and observing past trends, if a significant number lose their jobs with zero notice, it most likely will trigger foreclosures.

Some fear losing control, while others are unsure how to structure a fair and profitable partnership.

.✅ Lower Vacancy Risk – Losing one tenant doesn’t mean losing all your cash flow.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

While they do lose a small monthly management fee during a vacancy, they instead collect high profits from turnover charges and leasing fees for each new tenant.

I paid 2,200'on a survey and inspections of a wholesale and another heir blocked the deal 🤷🏻 You win some you lose some. 

Chicago is losing housing stock at an alarming rate.