If you're just starting out, house hacking a duplex or SFH with an ADU can be a great way to reduce living expenses while building equity. 

Since there are not many ways to reduce taxes retroactively for a previous year, understanding options like these can be particularly valuable at this time of year.

Found T&H realty services to be pretty interesting as they provide both buyer brokerage service (to help me find deals) as well as do property management i.e. they are not full turnkey provider necessarily, but reduces some of the hassle for me I guess as an out of state investor. 

Offer a personal guarantee (reduces investor risk if you have the balance sheet for a PG to be worth anything).  

Structuring the deal properly (like through a land trust) can reduce this risk.Your best bet is to connect with an Illinois investor who has successfully done sub-to deals or find a local real estate attorney who specializes in creative finance.

Significant industry investments announced in Texas in the last two years will further accelerate domestic semiconductor manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign production and supply chains and further ensuring our nation’s security.

Over time, cost of insurance, monthly charges, and surrender fees (which can last 10+ years) reduce how quickly your cash value grows.3.Policy Loan Costs & PerformanceYou’ll still pay interest when borrowing against your policy.

If you choose the right company it'll drastically reduce your risk of maintenace coming up in the first 5 years and also help your yield.

Hi Everyone,I have been doing the rent by the room model for over a year and I haven't quite gotten the knack for maximizing my time and reducing the amount of time that the rooms are vacant. 

That said, the other agent and I frequently reduce our commissions on these deals to make them work and, even if the agents don't, the seller would still be getting around 3% at closing with a 10% down payment which, to me, could be a win-win depending on their situation.