You are a long ways off to brrr this house and you are at a real disadvantage already by how you structured your triplex .

I would rather run the risk of losing an occasional deal by being honest than run the risk of disadvantaging someone just to make some more money.

Also, I'm at a disadvantage not knowing the area, the costs associated with utilities and maintenance, upgrades, etc, and the good and bad areas of town.

One of the disadvantages that I'm considering though is the fact that I would be so close to the investment.

Austin’s lack of housing choices disadvantages first-time homebuyers, families with children, and middle and lower-income buyers.

The disadvantage to this is that you can't touch the money before retiring (without incurring a penalty.)

If renter fails to make the interest payment the lean holder could exercise their right to the property and take the title back.I'm sure there are other benefits or possibly disadvantages to attempting to do this.

.- The disadvantage of this strategy not able to find appropriate deal or not able to refinance.

Some see that as a benefit, I see it as a disadvantage.  

So, there is one disadvantage besides asset protection.