The fundamental is that the asset (real estate) does literally NOTHING without active operational inputs on a consistent, regularized basis. 

Hi All,I would appreciate thoughts/ considerations/ cautions for analyzing a mixed use property that has a duplex with a regular apartment next to a small storefront that's soon to be vacant? 

If you have taxable real estate income, then yes there will be tax benefits.

Flippers pay the highest taxes possible as they are paying regular income tax,not even capital gains tax rate, much less zero tax. 

Since you're occupying it, this may not be the case.Your bigger challenge will be understanding and avoiding taxable events:1) with the IRS2) with your local Assessors Office.Be sure to look into these before doing anything.

The full time experience can be either with a property management firm or a regular brokerage.

they are bit more on the expensive side, but dont use wifi and are more durable then the regular keyless door entries. this ensures that guests can always get in and out even if there is a power outage. 

Lots of student housing available for the BRRRR and regular buy and hold.

Regular inspections and prompt repairs can prevent small issues from becoming major problems.4.

Definitely one of the only paid subscriptions that I actually use regularly and am not upset about whenever the yearly charge goes through.