You also get the added bonus of not paying taxes on gains as long as you live there for two years.

Ultimately, I see myself investing not necessarily for cash flow (although that would be a bonus) but more so for appreciation where I can then sell it closer to retirement.  

Bonus is my lease states if they break the lease they loose the deposit and I would include the extra 600.  

We've halted financial leaks, brought in fresh talent, and implemented training and bonus programs that nearly doubled productivity.

For an added bonus, if you can house hack your primary, even better.  

If you dont need to use the extra cash, it's an added bonus/savings once the project is complete.

A bonus in Ohio is that you will currently get a Small Business Tax Deduction on your state taxes, for up to 75% of the first $250,000 in business income you report on your Ohio personal income tax.

Especially if you have savings as insurance.The bonus of heloc, is that you can write it off.Go for it

The Airbnb is treated like a business and allows you bonus depreciation if you spend more time than anyone else "materially participating" in the property.

My thought was that I've had other properties that had one meter so the rent was a little more, but all utilities included and it appeared to be a nice signing bonus for tenants.