It would be hard for me to pass up building a bigger place to take advantage of that creek view.

Baselane has the added advantage of synching with your Schedule E you'll use at tax time to file your taxes.

The major advantage DSTs have over many other types of passive real estate investments is that they qualify as replacement property in a 1031 exchange.

somewhere in the price range of 50k-100k, because thats  what I can put a 25% down payment on.It sucks not being able to take advantage of an FHA loan for my first home purchase, but I don’t see myself moving soon because my entire family lives in LA. 

Seems like taking advantage of people to me, to line his pocket, but what do I know?  

But you need a seller who understands, trusts you enough and has a long view to see the advantage.

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I've often found that the biggest competitive advantage you have when you are getting started is proximity! 

I'm sure they are taking advantage of people.

Single-FamilyThe supposed advantage of multi-family properties is that income from occupied units can mitigate vacant units.