@Katelin UhinckIf the commute is an issue you could buy a property that cashflows to go toward personal expenses and still have the long term benefits of having renters pay off the mortgage.

If the person or service is fantastic, there is potential for A LOT of business (~160 turns per year).

@Brian Willie personally i would not do this. 

Personally, I think curb appeal is low on the list for MTR success.

Personally, I rent out properties that I personally would live in- and I carefully screen my tenants.

@Ashley DennisI think people should consider owning real estate personally (tax benefits) and inside of their retirement account. 

I guess how you handle the person by building a relationship is key here.

What they said^^^^No obtaining a permit for a structure that will be a habitable dwelling is just plain stupid... sorry - nothing personal.

I use it for my personal portfolio as well.

Assume the property is well located with average appreciation ...Selling some properties of mine and just curious what the average investor buyer is thinking ...Thanks guys I wouldn't personally recommend deliberately buying a property you believe will be negative cash flow.