This can be a great way to get leads on off market properties.

Off market FB leads, MLS, wholesaler doesn't matter. 

Misclassification can lead to tax penalties.Donating to a church is fine, but tax-deductible donations have limits (usually 60% of AGI), so sending all wages wouldn’t fully offset taxes.

Also, I think you need to have an accredited investor status before you can invest, so that may explain why you don't have as many people talking about it.

The conversation may lead to some form of "Would you mind if I replace it?"

This experience proves that even with challenges, strategic renovations and persistence can lead to a profitable outcome.

The best way is with people you know. 

Can you imagine calling hundreds of leads a day for "investments" and seeing all those who keep track of the dollars you're raising exit in tandem?

I suspect maybe something like Hagerstown or Cumberland, which yeah are Class D like markets with declining populations, high drug problems, no strong job base which leads to non paying tenants.

If R5 is an option, then I might have some areas I could look into.All of this leads to my two questions:1. any tips/advice on how to best transition between my current primary residence and a new one?