I've heard about LLCs for a little while(Wyoming being the most popular) and the tax and liability benefits that come with it.

Connecting with investor-friendly experts and potential business partners is a smart move, and the Northern Virginia real estate community is sure to benefit from your expertise.Best of luck investing! 

It helps that there are a lot of people all vetting these deals together, so we all gain the benefit of each others' expertise. 

Paying over retail only has in my mind one benefit or a reason to do it.. well maybe two . 

By maintaining the mortgage on the property, you are taking advantage of one of the key benefits of owning a rental, letting someone else pay your debt. 

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Other than over the long term building equity and stability, I don't see the benefit of your buying where you currently live. 

It’s a bit of a learning curve, but can be worth it for the potential benefits.As always, chat with a tax professional to make sure you’re on the right track and taking full advantage of the benefits.

My family just shakes their heads, but they have all enjoyed the benefits of my efforts – travel, college, funds to purchase homes and etc.

I'm assuming these organizations would pay far below market value for land, but there are obviously also some significant tax benefits that may potentially offset the "lower-than-market" valuation you may receive when selling to them.