I would like to use my VA benefits to house hack (BRRR method).Thank you,Tunui-

Thank you @Lisa Kovac, I will definitely apply these methods.

However, the quantity of jobs is only half of the story.Job QualityJob quality is almost as important as job quantity.

Prices are great for me because he is a small operation but a serious quality guy. 

I still don't have a method for finding good employees and ensuring they are putting in their time.  

What qualities do you look for in a partner(If you consider one)? 

No quality of life.

Just remember: The quality of the answers is directly proportional to the quality of the questions. 

I'm thinking that I'd like the following per unit:Ductless mini splits WITH heat pump3 zones (living, bed 1, bed 2)I could use some help in the process:Does this seem like a reasonable method of heating and cooling the units? 

That is especially true with the tax law change that went into effect this year; the standard deduction nearly doubled, so the taxes you save by itemizing might be much less than they were in the past (in other words, because you are getting a larger benefit through the larger standard deduction the "cost" of not having the mortgage interest deduction might be less).I can see an argument for there being better uses for your money than to pay off a mortgage with a 5.5% interest rate (if you can make an investment that pays at least 6% for example), but if your quality of life will improve because you paid off your debt and are now "financially independent" then that is what you should do.