I appreciate the detailed example you made, pointing out the various general tax benefits which can be achieved via debt service and depreciation.     

If you’re “buying on contract” in a scenario where the property won’t be deeded to you yet but you have some ownership via a contract, you should require being added as an “additional named insured” on the owners policy.  

I live in a pretty hot market so I always look for off market potentials via direct marketing.In the past 2 years I have had an every 6-8 week marketing campaign for some SFHs that ultimately went to other investors.

They would have to give the tenants the opportunity to fix the issue, via a 5 day notice to cure or quit (or your local version).

What I’m looking for:1) Someone who answers emails within 24 hrs. 2) If you don’t know the answer acknowledge the email and tell me when you will get back to me. 3) Get back to me when you said you would. 4) Don’t dump problems in my lap. 5) Make a recommendation on what should be done based on policy/procedure.

Even better would be if they have their credit from one of the various banks via their online logins.

Prviate lending is just way to grow your capital but rental does grow your capital via appreciation and passive income and other advantages comes along with it. 

Depending on what market you are in, they are not directly fed by the MLS via idx.

Not sure how to PM via the phone app?

As a beginner, obtaining funding to back a REIT isn't going to happen, you'd never get past a broker-dealer's third party due diligence.The way you want to do this is via private placements.