Duplexes with separate porches and driveways act as SFH with benefits.  1.  

The benefits of the DSCR vs.

But then you have the benefits of using it yourself, plus you'll build equity if you choose the right property.

New tenant security scheme that only benefits Suncoast and the tenant - leaves owner paying up at move out. 

I think real estate investing is absolutely the way to go thanks to the cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits! 

If they get married it will help her earn SS benefits, etc etc. 

Usually conservation easements come with Huge tax benefits for the party putting the property into a CE.  

Aside from basic maintenance which is simple work, but hard and monotonous work, and keeping the asset positioned to fulfill it's highest and best use, there's nothing you have to do past a certain point to benefit from market appreciation.

@Zach Howard you pretty much MUST hold it in an LLC if you don't have the proper visa or greencard.1) Many attorneys over-hype the benefits of an LLC for each property.

Even legal immigrants are not reliable numbers because they will/may be short-term residents and also do not have the same benefits or detriments of US citizens.