There's no benefit to the owner. 

Maybe a family in your area has a relative that would like to rent nearby but who doesn't think now is a good time to buy in this current housing market.You might even find someone who likes to target practice if that's a safe activity in your area. 

If you’re targeting healthcare professionals or insurance-related tenants, these platforms are definitely worth exploring!

It offers tax benefits, such as mortgage interest deductions and depreciation, reducing taxable income.

Instead, they seem focused on making use of it for as long as they can, trying to extract as much benefit as possible before the opportunity runs out.

I choose to just for the tax benefits.

They are high on a percentage basis in Detroit, but relatively low on a nominal one.

Do investor relations for them,  or raise money, or underwrite. 

With $23k and potentially more, you're in a good position to start looking for investment properties, especially in Ohio, where property prices can be relatively affordable.

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