Ultimately, I do think S8 requires scale and lots of efficiencies but has its benefits. 

Those were very good areas a couple of years ago when people were less aware of Ocala but it's gained in popularity so it's become tougher to make the numbers work, but there are still deals to be had, especially for rentals.

The investor who bought this home owns an asset that is cash flow positive from day one and one that will benefit from all 5 profit centers of rental property investing for many years to come.

I'm trying to give them the benefit of doubt that he just DIDN'T know.

That was my whole reason for the post, trying to figure out how to use my sizeable retirement account to my benefit to grow my business of owning/managing rentals. 

When they gained 5 pounds during the day but lost it overnight, they will be the first to tell you"I lost 5 pounds since yesterday...."

If the property fronts on a state road, you will need an Highway Occupancy Permit from Pennsylvania department of Transportation, to gain accces to the road. 

After five years you'll have earned $90,000 in rent income and gained $34,000 in appreciation.Buy four houses with $50,000 down on each.

If I can park the 388k ($415-27k) for one year at CD rate of 4.5% and then est 300k (after paying cap gain/depr recap) at 3.0% (assume CD rates lower) that interest income of about 24 months net of ordinary income tax is about the same as my current mortgage.Trying to play devil's advocate and think why selling this year does not make sense. 

You will get the benefits of a big city without the hassle.