It's my understanding that if there's a "partial exclusion", I'd use a Form 8949 with Code H...And if it's "fully excluded" and there's no 1099-S issued (which I indeed received no 1099-S), then I'd simply not mention it at all.But my biggest question is....

Specifically, is there a statistical difference in the likelihood of actually acquiring the physical property versus simply earning interest on the debt as a financial investment?

I simply take issue with you saying "..I do believe this is a good thing for Americans.

Its easy to check the Max cash out on the new loan to see if it can be rented to cash flow.If not I would simply put 5%, 10% or 15% down, put the rest in the bank and only use 40% of that money as your 50/50 down payment. 

As a side note- some states are very strict about inspector licensing, some are not, so you might find that out before you go down a rabbit hole.

In my search for understanding how to finance my second property with a business loan, I came across the DSCR route. This video helped me, as a business financing newbie, understand what a DSCR is and why it can be a ...

MN is NOT landlord UN-friendly or friendly, there simply is no such thing as that generalization STATE wide.

Assuming a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow (it's a fact, look up "Time Value Of Money"), the less you pay in tax today, reinvest those tax savings, it's quite simply explosive to building your net worth over time.So now that I've thoroughly trashed buying real estate with your SIDRA, you should know some tactics on how to use your SIDRA to grow your real estate business.

*Buy and provide a golf cart as an additional fee (which I view as you best chance prove the value and cash flow from the asset)*Do not buy a golf cart, but simply provide info to a local golf cart rental.

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