From time to time I will hear of people who utilize it well and gain business from it. 

Especially if they gain tax deductions that might be worth as much the income. 

It was our primary a few years ago and we decided to sell so we could escape the capital gains tax.

2️⃣ Property Tax Deduction: Claim up to $10K for state & local taxes.3️⃣ Capital Gains Exclusion: Sell your home?

This will lower interest costs and free up future cash flow for reinvestment or reserves.Tax Planning: Work with a CPA to mitigate tax impacts from principal-heavy payments and potential gains.

Easy and low cost.Simple for folks to access.

What education should i gain before purchasing my first rental property?

If you can hold off for 2-3 years to save more and build a solid emergency fund, it may give you greater financial flexibility when you’re ready to buy.If buying now feels too risky, consider renting for a while to gain privacy without the long-term commitment of a mortgage.

Pace provides access to OPM to get started and grow your network and teaches and proiveds access to Rasing private capital to allow you to close more deals as you get your network built. 

This offsets your mortgage and builds equity while you gain experience with lower risk.Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): REITs let you invest in real estate without directly managing property.