They're converted, then pooled into REMIC mortgage trusts, which grants certain tax advantages under Title 26 of the U.S.

Borrowing against equity offers benefits like appreciation and tax advantages, while selling with a 1031 exchange allows deferral of capital gains taxes and reinvestment into new rental properties.

Cincy has a pretty good section 8 program to take advantage of as an investor.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Every small relief in rates triggers a rush of buyer traffic, I would take advantage of this fall and winter before the cyclical spring market rush.  

Quote from @Hector Espinosa: Hi,I'm negotiating a seller financing deal which may be my first one and would like to ask for some advise about and what are advantages and disadvantages about seller financing deals.These are the seller financing terms:House Price: $330,000.00 USD​ (Sellers still owe ~$301,000 USD)Down Payment: 5% = $16,500 USD​Loan Amount: $313, 500​ (Monthly payments will be amortized as a 30 years loan​)Interest Rate: 4.531%Balloon Loan Term: 5 YearsMonthly Payment (P&I): $1,594.24​Closing Costs:  ~$3300 ​Zip Code: 74105Observations:       * HVAC requires an update but pending to inspection (replacing with a new one will cost ~$10,000 - $15,000 USD )     * Expected Rent Income: $2,000- $2,300 but this is has been really complicated to get a good estimate because is all over the place in the different sites I have checked

Investing in a short-term rental property as non-local owners can certainly bring tax advantages, but achieving material participation requires careful planning and documentation.

The fee structure is so brutal on the client side it makes a lot of sense from the client perspective and you can take advantage of some free marketing. 

Thus, they are more apt to be torn down since they are in central locations and larger projects can replace them.With regards to the general BP poster or reader, doubt most of us are the $100mm to $300mm investor range to consider taking advantage of these properties.Looks like you're in California. 

Use it to your advantage.