If I use seller financing to own a property, do I build equity even if I sell before the mortgage is paid off?

I recommend finding a great local lender and building a relationship with them, then getting your info directly from them rather than articles and videos.  

With careful planning and prudent management, you can achieve your investment goals and build significant wealth through real estate.Best of luck, and keep us updated on your journey!

My W2 income is >$550k/year, if I build an RV/Boat storage facility, will my storage business expenses/losses be able to reduce my W2 taxable income? 

I lived in an owner-occupied building with 2 total units. 

I was thinking about driving for dollars to build a list of at least 3,000 properties.

Not sure if higher purchase prices/rates have created this boom or if it's that all the new supply of rentals in Chicago is aimed at top end luxury *$3000 1br type builds etc. but rents have shot up on the north side.

Wanting to explore other options or find out other financial strategies for trying to build a detached home on our lot without having to refinance out of our 2.75 interest rate with a cash out or doing a HELOC.

I do live in my building so my income from the other 2 units in the building go toward my mortgage payment.

Also, your subsidized (by the rent) mortgage payment is building equity every month.