One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

So adding 2/3 equivalent properties that will have the opportunity to appreciate in the future, without mortgage, was the idea behind option 2 (+ renting out something in Seattle)

If for no other reason, it seems that I’d have a much better understanding of pricing our rental in general and a good baseline to make decisions in the future. 

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

I know for the forseeable future I will be based in Quantico, Virginia but I am definitely open to out of state investing!

Although whichever option you go with make sure you're also thinking about the long-term property value and what makes the most sense vs trying different angles now that negatively impact future resale/property values down the line. 

The ODC MHP funds seem to take about six months to fully invest, during which they now pay 2% holding interest before the full preferred return begins.Past performance is no guarantee of future returns, of course.  

I think your future self will thank you for doing that.Perhaps take out an equity line of credit in case you need it and using a property manager.

(This is a theoretical future).  

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