So risk reward and they all closed in time so the builder did not have his bank foreclosing on them.

The miners are compensated on transactions and more importantly rewarded with coins.

Originally posted by @Michelle Winberry:@J Scott Kim's analogy was about accessing an Experienced Mentor, if you get that free, awesome, if you don't have that luxury then an investor does what is appropriate, get one and pay for it....Just to clarify, in the business world, mentors are typically unpaid -- they are people you have a personal relationship with and who help you because they have a vested interest in your success, not in a monetary reward. 

So there are many more participants at the novice level who may not understand the risk/reward nature of this type of investment. 

The inspections alone cost me $1,300, but that upfront investment saved me tens of thousands of dollars and spared me countless headaches.In short, buying older homes requires more diligence and negotiation, but when done right, it can be incredibly rewarding.

Sounds like a lot of moving parts and hoops for the amount of tax savings, but that's just my risk/reward profile speaking.

It requires some work—you’ll be a landlord after all—but the financial rewards can be significant.If you’re willing to live near your tenants, take on property management tasks, and want to grow your investment portfolio, this strategy could be a game-changer for your financial future.Final ThoughtsHouse hacking with a multifamily property is more than just a way to save on housing costs—it’s a proven method to accelerate your real estate investing journey.

Pros and Cons, Risks and Rewards to every financing strategy.

In many cases, it takes a few years to really start seeing any appreciable cash flow, but it is the relationships we make, the learning and overcoming challenges and obstacles every day that is the true rewards in this business.

It is all about the thrill of the chase, the analysis, the risk v reward...