The hesitation often comes down to cost, perceived limitations, and lack of education about the benefits.

Plus, house hacking with a VA loan’s benefits (no down payment, low interest) is a no-brainer.After a year, transitioning into BRRRR with single-family homes makes sense, especially since you’re working on your real estate license—it’ll sharpen your skills and help you spot opportunities.

You can find us online.Current Ideas: Video Series on Passive Investing in MHC, Tax Benefits of MHC, Investing through 401k etc. 

So I was hoping someone else could benefit from having the big pieces like couches and beds, nice TVs, etc. 

When you pay cash for a $400,000 home and rent it out, your rate of return will likely be less than 6%.You could invest in stocks and earn 7% or better.You could put the money in a high-interest savings account and earn up to 5%.I don't understand why anyone would pay cash for real estate, erasing many benefits that increase the rate of return, while exposing themselves to the risk of loss (turnover costs, bad tenants, capex, etc.). 

It's a forced equity and appreciation play with the benefit of personal use and the hope that 100% bonus depreciation comes back.

And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.

When investing with them you get almost no tax benefits and usually get crappy management. 

What benefits does it have over other lead lists? 

Do you guys see the benefit outperform the 2~3k price difference?