House hacking and the BRRRR method are great for stretching capital efficiently.

The local permit office is also known for its efficiency and helpfulness.3.

While this is less tax efficient, it would be less work / less stress.

That really is the only way to have an efficient professional partnership - total open communication whether the conversation is pleasant or sour. 

I'm looking at MFH $450k and up in the Ohio markets (Dayton, Cleveland and Columbus).Cash:- Higher CoC returns- No risk to being having negative cash flow with a loan (excluding capex)- Buying/negotiating power with speed of transaction - No interest payments- No risk of foreclosureFinanced:- Possible exponential equity growth - Growth of initial investment is leveraged ~4x and most likely beat inflation in a decent area- Mortgage interest tax deductions - Better financial efficiency from more doors- Better diversification across more properties Are there other considerations I'm missing? 

Your attorney or CPA should be able to create tax efficient structure for you.To avoid this, keep management and decision-making localized to Alabama, and consult a CPA or attorney to ensure compliance with both states' regulations.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I think it will be worth your while to untangle this but it probably will go more efficiently once you get beyond the feeling that this woman is a lunatic.

Not an impossible task, but it winds up being ALOT of work for a home that is still likely to have a number of deficiencies compared to a newly built, energy efficient home.Now the question I've had a lot of people ask me is: I just bought a concrete block home.

We can transmit electricity reasonably efficiently, and then we can transport actual material (ie: water or natural gas) reasonably efficiently. 

Additionally, it’s helpful to educate tenants on ways to conserve utilities, such as using energy-efficient habits.