So while deductions today are generally worth more than future deductions.

Strict landlord laws and high prices make house hacking tough, especially if you’re planning to leave.Since you’re open to out of state investing, there are plenty of cash flowing, landlord friendly markets worth considering.

And that depends on how you view the costs. 

So, if that is important to your next steps, it's certainly worth considering. 

Not worth it to me.In my area if the pool has a powered safety cover that can hold body weight, then a barrier fence is not required.

While Treasuries are often viewed as "risk-free" investments, certain real estate deals in today’s market offer a compelling alternative—especially when purchased at a deep discount.Take, for example, a 1,000+ unit apartment complex in a suburb near Michigan.

The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.

Is it really worth the higher rate and poor experience?

.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?

It costs the same amount to replace a roof or furnace whether the house is worth $300k or $30k (assuming a similar size).