Doesn't make sense to me given that typically ROI includes the impact of appreciation as well as any other financial benefits.

The investor must consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss.

Many companies are moving their HQs here due to tax benefits, good work force.

Even if a property only nets 300 a month it would be great on the appreciation and tax benefits alone.

So in the initial death year, the partners estate would receive the benefit of stepped up basis until it is then passed along to the heirs. 

[Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Improvements) = Gain] In order to benefit from the $250k exemption, must be primary residence, lived in 2 out of the last 5 years, can use this once every 2 years.Looks like there's no capital gains Tax in Washington.

I am wanting to move out of my current residence, and because of other benefits such as the experience I'd gain and the access to a low downpayment, all signs point to house hacking.

Since your current portfolio is generating healthy cash flow, you might benefit from diversifying into an asset that provides a mix of stability and growth.

We should give them the benefit of the doubt considering somewhere along the family line we were all immigrants and these people may just want to have a better life for themselves and their families.With that said, there are a few things to consider:-What market are you in?

I don't see any kind of benefit to being setup that way IMHO.