That is a STR interior design trick when an owner doesn't want to spend $----- on a kitchen or whatever it may be.Also, you said your avatar is generational family reunions.

I am going to have some key words alter for myself and see if that would do the trick.

I just don't want to see investors trick themselves into thinking that this family below is moving into their $15,000 house...........They ain't.Myself I prefer upper C-Class to B-Class investments at this point in my life.

That is a big step to avoid a very specific problem, so it is really important to find a good CPA and attorney who can help you weigh out your options for each opportunity - set up a team who is has both professional experience and investing experience, they are the ones who know the niche tricks. 

Trick is you don't see many new build $150,000 or even $250,000 now. 

I've never been, but I plan on attending it to make some more connections and have more resources in my bag of tricks.

Ok - as far as tips and tricks people never mention, here are a few of my favorite marketing secrets I never see anyone mention online. 

they value based on COMPS. the trick in any city is knowing in which neighborhoods, and on which streets, to buy. 

So again, the issue comes to the down payment and cash flow.Any tricks to capitalize on renting a paid-off house without getting rid of it?

Even people who have been in the game for decades are still learning tricks of the trade.The biggest thing is that you took the leap, earned some scars, learned some lessons and all of this will help you on your next investments.Win or learn.