The cons as i see it include loosing the 2 of 5 year cap gain exception, typically not an ideal rental because the emphasis at purchase was buying a good home for your family and not a rental with optimal return (my ex-home consistently has the lowest cash flow for equity in my RE portfolio), not disconnected enough from the property causes addition angst on damage and may result in over improvement.  

if you know your stuff and know how to deliver a message and network by being consistent enough you will always close deals!  

Smart tech, such as fast Wi-Fi, streaming services, and keyless entry, consistently gets positive feedback, as do luxury bathroom additions like plush towels and rain showers.

And for an OOS, I always advise to keep things simple at start, don't get greedy, go for quality and consistency, then work on maximizing monetization later. 

To really connect with investors here, you need to contribute consistently to the forums and have some of your deals posted on your profile.

The section references age in many places, consistently mentioning the end of the year.

Once you have a consistent amount of income from your business for 2 years where you can afford to buy a primary, then I would look into house hacking.

Knowing the seller consisted of family members who inherited the property this year and had never actually seen it I offered $56k the same day it hit the market, cash, and close in 2 weeks.

@Kyle FitchReal estate is a superior investment due to its tangible assets, consistent cash flow, leverage, tax benefits, control over investment performance, appreciation, and diversification.

She bought a duplex in San Antonio, and with a solid property manager, it’s been a consistant income generator for her.