Plus I don't want to be in the electrical selling business, that includes no hookups to recharge electric cars.All I want to do is provide housing and collect the rent.

Buy box: Location: Approx. 30 min drive to Boston Heights, for workNeighborhoods: Decent walkability score - not far from shops/restaurants/trendy neighborhoodsIdeal tenants: Close to hospitals/universities/schools for professionals/students/familiesBudget: $175-250K - Buying w/conventional loan, 5% down/ approx 20K reno.Property type: MFH 2-4 units - preferably side-by-side, with a yard we can fence for our dogUnits: 3+/1+ - better if 1.5/2 bath per unitTimeline: Plan to live there for 2 years, but possibly only 1 year if we find another investment opportunityGoal: Focus on appreciation - would like to see cash flow in year 2-3 (the year we move out), including overhead (Vacancies, Maintenance, Utilities) and budgeting in PM if eventually we don't manage ourselvesValue add: Opportunity for some forced appreciation, but not a full reno - cosmetic upgrades and updating kitchens/baths while we live in one unit.

I am trying to scale with larger properties (10+ unit bldgs.) so I am exploring different funding strategies beyond zero down and including OPM

I am particularly interested in turnkey properties and single-family rentals, but I am also open to exploring other options, including duplexes and different investment strategies. 

Ooops sorry I clearly can't read but I still don't understand the hesitation to include her on the deed. 

What structure would be recommended for holding personal assets and investment properties, including rentals, to optimize anonymity, asset protection, and tax benefits?

If you’re looking for a good balance between appreciation and cash flow, there’s a lot of opportunity in suburbs to the west, including Adamsville, Forestdale, Pleasant Grove, and the like.If you’re open to nearby markets as well, Tuscaloosa could also be a fast-growing spot with strong student tenants worth looking into.

Although I have a hard time believing his proposal would include investors.  

🚨The Green at University City is transforming into a top-tier Entertainment District🎉 The development includes a 65,000 sq. ft.

🚨The Green at University City is transforming into a top-tier Entertainment District 🎉 The development includes a 65,000 sq. ft.