I exhibit and talk at them about available tax benefits and cash flow that too many miss.

These loans allow buyers to finance both the purchase and the cost of repairs.Creative Real Estate Solutions: Sometimes, creative solutions like owner financing or lease options can attract buyers who might not be able to purchase outright but are interested in a property like yours.It's important to weigh the costs and benefits of each option.

The potential liability from having someone do a job they are not licensed to do far outweighs the cost-benefit.

You should read through some of these numerous posts on this topic.

All the other fancy ways people try and get creative with owning something typically only costs you money and provides zero benefit. 

I would benefit from this program because it would decrease my 1:30-2 hours commute down to under 30 minutes.

I think the biggest benefit of the AIA system really shakes out to be the effective & clear communication of the guidelines and procedures for construction management, which tend to be much more muddied in the residential world.

Real estate's "gross rent multiplier" is Wall Street's "sales to revenue",  "cap rate" is roughly "P/E ratio".When evaluating markets and investments I tend to start with GRM (or lazily the 1% rule), then attempt to return a cap rate based on assumptions about costs, then I work my way to multiple years of projections (assumptions about inflation, amortization, tax benefits, etc), and if I am partnering with one of my smart friends I have to pull up an IRR (internal rate of return).I also look at regional employment levels, median income to rent ratio in the zip code etc. 

Single-family homes benefit from a larger buyer pool, appealing to families and owner-occupants, which makes them easier to sell.

With 4 properties in different location, you have 4 time more chance of RE appreciation.To maximize returns, leverage tax benefits like depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, or cost segregation while considering your ability to handle management demands and market fluctuations.