Larger families, remote workers, or investors could see it as ideal, especially if local schools or amenities like parks, dining, or entertainment are strong.

@Isadore Nelson yes, I know someone that recently paid $500k to get a longtime rent controlled tenant out of a Carroll Gardens Brownstone.

@Maria Jeanette Using a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) for real estate investment offers control over asset selection and tax advantages, such as tax-deferred growth (Traditional IRA) or tax-free growth (Roth IRA).

The only thing is the HOA fees go up and they can do special assessments and you have no control over it.

I work with a lot of investors who do everything remotely.

Cameras showed it was the pest control person.  

I work remotely as a software engineer, I currently make $105k / year.

That’s a problem if trying to enforce a security position as a lender or Noteholder.You may gain control but economics will dictate structuring a deal to pay the problem spouse something as a “lovely parting gift.” 

If you're happy with getting a note on ANY house in FL you might have more luck, but then you don't have as much control over the condition of the property or its location if those are important factors to you.

Self-funding gives you full control, no debt, and better cash flow, but it ties up a lot of your cash.