Even with private/seller financing, if you're househacking, the lender will still be subject to the ATR rule and ignoring this will cause problems for everyone.

Theatre, cancer walks, chamber of commerce meetings, what have you. 

Take some add space in local theatre programs.

In addition, the estate is equipped with a modern lounge, with 22-foot ceilings, a movie theatre, a spa, a top-tier gym and a peaceful meditation garden.

Going to movie theatres.

Personal theatre rooms are becoming more common.

Hello there people of BP-New update, check this out so I am right there at the Theatre with my better half and she lays a good one on me (no not a kiss)!

Other possibilities include companies that provide indoor climbing walls, theatre groups and bands that need rehearsal space, athletic groups that need to train in winter (lacrosse teams, roller derby.)

Hi Jenny,I use www.upgrademycredit.comwww.notecollection.comThe "what ifs"The seller could die, could get legally incapacitated, could disappear, could declare BK, etcHouse could burn downTenant could default, fight you on improving credit, decreasing debt to DTI 43%, not allow inspections, bring seller to court as per the ATR rules of the Dodd Frank, etcAn RMLO prevents some of thes problems,  using a property trust solves others.I encourage all REIs to be licensed and consider listing for a lease with option to buy or a ROFR

Its a good space that is booming a little bit about Cleveland:Did you know:CLE - home to the 2016 Republican National ConventionCLE - Superman was created hereCLE - Cleveland Clinic #1 Heart Surgery Center in the WorldCLE - Over a dizen Fortune 500 CompaniesCLE - Second largest theatre district in the CountryCLE - Epicenter for BioMed Research & DevelopmentCLE - A great place for the WHOLE family/CLE - A great place for investing come check out the beautiful things CLE has.Anyhow, I think we need to get back to the core of the question: As a new investor looking / considering investing outside of your local hyper area you will want to define someone who is not just going to help you buy, renovate and then you will figure out how to manage, you want someone who can allow you to have passive income without giving up your full time occupation.