I hear this advice frequently, and also have been known to suggest it from time to time. 

They offer a lot of potential for rentals because you can find $80K ARV homes that will rent for $900 or $1000 pretty frequently. 

I frequently read that investors purchase their notes within a self-directed IRA.

I frequently get inquiries asking if i'll reduce the quote by the amount of the fee.  

There are many other areas of the country much more expensive or where one can rent for less and have the ability to move as they please and have less worries, which is especially important for those in the tech sector who change contracts frequently.

It's the same idea as building up frequent flyer miles. 

That'll save me a ton of time and money.By going through other companies' Facebook page you're able to see what type of posts drives the most engagement on their page, which indicates what their audience is interested in.

After about 20 calls I found a loan officer that does 203k loan frequently and walked me through the process.

I recently had a potential borrower approach me about a flip where he thought he was going to make a very nice five figure profit. ( He was a referral from a contractor I frequently use, so I was able to follow the deal.) 

Those inexperienced borrowers will frequently submit a draw based on what their contractor tells them, rather than what they have actually seen as completed.