Figure out what areas might work for you and then focus like a laser to find good deals.BTW: I think you're being very optimistic to expect 8-12% cash-on-cash returns through a passive syndication.

Others, some of them with decades of experience in financing and financial regulation were cautioning those who might read your initial post and be inspired by your enthusiasm that the methodologies being exposed could land you in the cross hairs of the regulators.I understand Orange is the new Black and all, but for some folks, orange just isn't that flattering.

Over these years, I've averaged a bit over 9% yearly return (it was a hair over 10% until last month, which really hurt it).

So issue this poses in this case is that technically won't they be disqualified from being property tax exempt since they'll be the legal owners of a hair salon and apartment which are for profit business es? 

A store front that is vacant with a hair salon in the back of it.

It's going to be a heck of a lot better than taking a hair cut to the tune of +/- 30% of your 401k's value!

Well anyways that's when my mother and I opened our MediSpa company, New Looks Laser Center & Mobile Laser, in Tucson, Arizona back in 2004.

But I would like to laser focus the house hack and mentor recommendations.  

Investors need to be patient and laser focused on their own personal investment strategy so they do not get caught up in any new hype and stick to the investments that fullfill their personal plan.

Its really hard when you keep seeing deals not to want more and more but the stress isn't worth it. you'll lose your hair far too early.