You can play landlord for a few years and you'll learn a lot from doing that (especially hands-on) - but long term not a winning strategy.

Will be interesting to see how 2025 plays out. 10 yr rates are still over 4 and spreads are not coming down quick enough to rescue people who bit off more than they can chew.Good luck with your MHP, we like that product a lot and have a deal in Central Valley, CA! 

Quote from @Blaise Peterson: Quote from @Adam Bartomeo: Play "Cash Flow" with her.

Remember when I said all it requires is to not get greedy; some would see this and obsess on being at "only" 40% ownership now and completely ignore the fact of how all that math plays out in this. 

With rental real estate, you can usually deduct up to $25,000 in passive losses, like depreciation and expenses, if you actively participate in the rental activity.But here’s where income comes into play: if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is $100,000 or less, you can take the full $25,000 deduction.

Find out what that VA restoration will really cost youSecond, you are making a rookie mistake, one that the gurus play on to make you spend money for almost always useless sessions.

Your location may also play a factor in this.

Aside from disclosures, which I think can sometimes hinder a purchase or a sale, it's a lot harder to play dumb as a seller when you are a licensed professional. 

Ultimately, it depends on whether you want to lock in gains now or play the long game.

Can you please share why or why not and how the performance played out over a longer period of time?