If the rates come down in 5 years or whatever, then that’s a bonus.

A buyer's agent bonus? 

When we got a bonus at work, we’d deposit it into our real estate account.

In addition, the shorter lives use accelerated depreciation methods versus straight line depreciation (which is used for real property)...and certain "personal property" can qualify for "bonus depreciation", which allows a depreciation deduction on 50% of the purchase price in year 1, plus you get the regular depreciation on the remainder after the 50% is taken.  

It also has a bonus 3rd unit (a stuidio) that will generate extra rents to push up the numbers.  

The bonus to taking on that risk is you can then force appreciation by pulling the financing once the property is completed.

The added bonus is you'll be working with contractors and vendors and building those contacts and relationships that set you up for properties down the road

@Tom Jones - Salaried, hourly with guaranteed hours, commission, bonus, overtime, and/or if a mix what's the approximate percentage?

As far as education goes, there is plenty of information on the podcasts and forums to help you learn some of the ins and outs.If you are switching jobs to commission or where you receive tips, bonuses, etc.

A bonus to this approach is that these people are cash buyers off of the MLS so they're not used to buying at typical investor discounts so at times it can help you move properties at higher prices than you otherwise could.