I still  have to do some more research into the individuals behind both concepts but what option do you believe offers more value?

In general, I would say - do not get stuck on the house hacking concept just because it is talked about so much. 

House hacking—a concept we discuss often—could allow you to offset your housing costs while still owning a property you could live in down the road.

I believe the concept is great.

Deadlines are almost a foreign concept in Mexico, so we've learned to set them far in advance of our desired schedule.70% funded. 

I just find that they aren't worth it because of all the edits you have to make on the spreadsheet to get the same result, and one of the softwares refused to allow Journal Entries which seemed like a huge red flag to me. 

I  started keeping an event journal to remind me of issues or unique incidents that impact the income/occupancy of each property, including maintenance block-offs. 

Your app concept sounds promising!

Got a good grasp of the concept, with very little info on the step-by-step actions I can take.  

Land doesn’t depreciate, and while buildings require maintenance, they usually gain value as markets grow, demand increases, and inflation takes its toll.Real estate investors benefit from a significant tax write-off based on the concept that properties lose value over time, even as their market value skyrockets.