Real estate investment can be incredibly rewarding, between the cashflow, appreciation, and tax benefits, it truly is the greatest wealth creation tool. 

Having time to do the work was the biggest benefit.

I"m also seeing people doing STRs to get the tax benefits besides the higher cash flow. 

The investor who bought this home owns an asset that is cash flow positive from day one and one that will benefit from all 5 profit centers of rental property investing for many years to come.

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It just adds complexities and costs without any benefits. 

For everyone's benefit, one should note that with the exception of certain areas (e.g.

There are lots of benefits that come with a closed system than the downside of editing stages. 

Another benefit of joining such a program is that it is a great place to find a partner if you'll be investing out of state. 

These properties can appreciate in value and offer tax benefits like depreciation and mortgage interest deductions while financing terms are often favorable.