Land investors might see annual returns of 5-10%, but the potential for future gains can be significant.The Investor's Skillset:Now, let's zoom in on the investor themselves.

If I understand the IRS code section correctly (must live in residence for 2 out of the past 5 years), I could potentially move back in (for 7 months) after living in the duplex for 1 full year.My hesitation to doing this is that I believe this summer will be very competitive still and I will be able to sell my house for a very large gain.

It potentially can depending on what the partner's basis is in the partnership.If someone has a basis of $50,000 in their ownership in the LLC and take a $60,000 distribution, the $10,000 difference may be considered taxable.

I have received 2 applications so far through the Zillow application process, however both applications are missing relevant information, such as rental history and references for the past 5 years (completely or partially), or the other potential tenants over the age of 18 have not submitted their portion of the application. 

When running numbers for a property, you need to analyze its potential, starting with understanding how much it could sell after renovations, better known as the After Repair Value (ARV).

My properties in North Oakland were purchased with seller financing.If you have been a PM for a while, you might want to ask your clients if they have anything they want to sell to you off market, potentially with seller financing. 

Anonymity would have prevented that potential. 

For individuals navigating the demands of a w2 job and grappling with substantial tax obligations, exploring the potential of short-term rentals unveils a compelling avenue to mitigate tax burdens.

So if he had a family member cosign he could potentially get a 4 unit for 3.5% down?

Because my desires have changed, the way I see it, I would much rather spend my time seeking investments that will guide me to financial freedom, than waste my time working and hoping the potentials of a 401k will save me in my 60's.