If your primary has a net $1M appreciation you’ll only pay $100k cap gains tax - that’s a lower alternative than what you propose.

Combining this with tours or small events can add extra income.Lease Mineral or Water Rights: Depending on the area, leasing mineral or water rights can be a potential income stream if there are valuable natural resources under the land.

Therefore, I have a hard time committing to a house hack which contributes greatly to my problem of raising capital for a conventional mortgage with a 20%+ down payment instead of alternatives such as an FHA. 

The beauty of Roth investing is the income tax-free nature of the returns. 

Anyone would consider a nice finished room with great natural light a bedroom, but in the off chance the tenant doesn’t pay rent then I would be in the wrong for letting he/she live there in the first place.

Being that it's upstairs, that unit will naturally be able to control it and the bottom won't.

I'm particularly passionate about BRRR, Mid term rentals, Money lending.Outside of real estate, I enjoy nature, travel, healthy cooking.Excited to learn and connect with you all! 

I understand the challenges and competition in this field and am willing to put in the time and effort to learn and grow.If you have any advice on how someone in my position could gain practical experience or alternative ways to get started in real estate without significant initial capital, I’d be eager to hear your thoughts.Thank you for your time! 

Whether you classify it as business or personal income depends on the nature of the lending activity.

Back in 2021 when the market was on fire, sellers would be wary of financed offers because there were so many alternatives.