In addition to interest and repairs, you can deduct off a 27 year depreciation on the home. 

@Cole DobbsIn addition, I may be able to help you and connect you with some key real estate investor players in the Houston, Texas market since I am an Investor myself that have done most of these real estate investing strategies and also an investor-broker who has helped over 400 investors like you. 

@Fulati Paerhati, sounds good, I sent a connect request with some additional information for you to consider.Look forward to connecting.

Additionally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will sometimes temporarily suspend the income cap on their HomeReady and HomePossible programs, which allow purchases with 3% down.

Additionally, they should help with coordinating your home inspection and if needed, getting GCs to walk and get you an itemized bid as well!

.- Staffing needs if providing additional support services.A Major Opportunity for Young and New InvestorsI believe that with the right team, CLAs represent a huge opportunity for young and new investors— especially those with backgrounds in skilled nursing, healthcare administration, and caregiving.

This is not as passive as other investing but it will help launch your portfolio so that you can continue to invest without needing to work additional jobs.

Quote from @Paul Azad: Beautiful property Blake, and great growing area, i drove through a few years ago, amazing scenerey and perrenial vacation spot, would you feel comfortable sharing the structure of the syndication for the investors, fees, projected IRR, or time weighted avg returns etc from a potential passive investor perspective?

Additionally, his credit is not the best, and he has limited funds for a down payment.Any potential options or solutions that may be available?

(if the buyer wants a more solid commitment)Once a buyer has spent money they are somewhat vested in buying the property and that gives additional negotiating power to the seller.