Principal Paydown:  Cash Flow:  Tax Benefits: Savings from depreciation and interest deductions.For a deal to make sense, at least three of these components—home appreciation, cash flow, and principal paydown—need to be strong.

The IRS disaster assistance page and hotline are key resources for those seeking guidance.One significant benefit for those who have experienced property damage is the potential to claim a casualty loss deduction.

She is in a good position with the contractor who appears to be in direct contact with the tenants in terms of minor fixes as they arise. 

And that BNB that just got 40% of their investment back is now competing with you, the small investor with a single condo that you paid full price for with no tax benefit. 

Use the ge benefits that you have earned to their fullest. 

It’s worth considering self managing as a STR for depreciation benefits if the demand is there 

A Heloc is an open end mortgage same as a credit card the only benefit is that you only pay on the amount you borrow.

That self-sufficiency test is sometimes the killer on 3-4 units, but the conventional 5% down option has benefits too and that's how I got into my first multi-unit househack.  

But the benefits outweigh the frustration.  

Live-in-flip a four plex- live in one unit while you rent the others and benefit from the other 3 units paying a large chunk if not all of the mortgage.