Now a-lot of times you buy a home from someone with seller financing and they hold the note for 6 months to season it and then sell the note to another investor or a firm and then it will most likely show up on your credit because these are more sophisticated investors.In regards to the benefits of owner financing you won't have to pay closing costs to a bank.

You have to see huge appreciation to see any gain. 

It just adds complexities and costs without any benefits. 

It is our goal to deliver all of this in the RTR Academy along with a plethora of benefits to students to include:-VIP access to RTR inventory before the general public-ability to earn back course fees through investing & our attractive referral program-tax, legal & investing advice from our team of attorney, CPAs & investment advisors-no cost SDIRA or solo 401(k) account to invest through retirement vehicles -lifetime membership with no ongoing or additional fees, etc.!

New tenant security scheme that only benefits Suncoast and the tenant - leaves owner paying up at move out. 

Starting real estate investing early is a smart move, especially while leveraging your military benefits.

But have you gained anything? 

The mortgage is currently under my name, so I’m unsure what benefits, if any, I’d gain from using an LLC in this situation.

Separately, the benefits and disadvantages of renting to Section 8 is a topic of extended debate on this forum.

If for no other reason the more predictable and lower maintenance costs are a huge benefit.