However, this structure provides two main benefits: 1) I don't have to build a big marketing machine to raise money.  

With all of that said, my main goal is to have long term appreciation and if there is a little extra cashflow at the end of the month, great. 

The main advice I would recommend is to begin networking.

I mainly want a site that offers advertising the property, online payment options, maintenance requests & at least a basic accounting aspect.Thank you in advance!

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It was a win-win, and it all stemmed from a relationship built on trust rather than mere profit.The Benefits of a Strong Network: Off-Market Opportunities and Creative FinancingAs I grew in the industry, the relationships I built began to pay off in unexpected ways.

One important detail is that my brother currently lives with us, and we are open to having him stay with us if we do make a purchase as a renter to help cover our mortgage.I see our main options as the following:1) Buying an SFDU to live in, and "house hack" with my brother continuing to live with us and pay rent2) House hacking with MFDU.

These loans allow buyers to finance both the purchase and the cost of repairs.Creative Real Estate Solutions: Sometimes, creative solutions like owner financing or lease options can attract buyers who might not be able to purchase outright but are interested in a property like yours.It's important to weigh the costs and benefits of each option.

For 1 property, its a cost/benefit analysis in my opinion.

Let's say you had the previous property for 6 years and were depreciating each year to get the tax benefits.