More details:Mortgage (principal + interest): $2930/moProperty taxes: $15K/yearHome insurance: ~$1K/yrCost of home ownership/month: $4280/yr (not counting for any tax deductions related to the interest and property tax)If I account for $20K of interest and $10K of property taxes as an income deduction, then I can reduce the cost by ($30K x 35%) divided by 12 = $875 per month = $3400/mo cost of owning the houseRental income after 35% federal income tax + 9.3% state income tax = $2618/month (!!)

The basis could be the price their sister in law sold her house for 3,000 miles away; the amount of principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and repairs they put in (known as “make me whole”), an amount that makes clear they are not to be trifled with (“I won’t give it away!”)

This is not tax advice and you should speak with your tax advisors. 

So not sure if this makes any differences for tax reason buti was thinking of using my 401k money as a loan towards the down payment for a multifamily rental.

Hello,I can share with you that in Belgium you need to hold property after 5 years of holding to avoid payment of tax.

Figure out if rentals are allowed, how much the rent is and write out all of your costs (insurance, HOA, mortgage, taxes, etc). 

If I am the only one materially participating in STR, can we deduct STR depreciation from my spouse's income if we file taxes jointly?

Here;s the key : Postion your investments in real property so that the investments can take advantage of ALL of the following: 1- cash flow 2- equity build up through loan amortization3- price appreciation4- tax benefitsThe LEAST important of the 4 above are tax benefits as investing through a retirement fund, ESPECIALLY ROTH, will provide tax shelter itself.  

Prices are generally cheaper, there are no caps on rent increases and there are no property transfer taxes.

We have land (already paid off and just pay property taxes) but just haven't bought the home to place on our property.