House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

I personally wish I could go back in time and do some house hacking! 

What I'm trying to say is that I recommed giving us more details or if you don't want to put personal info on the internet find a in-person tax professional or accountant who is familiar with rental property taxation to determine your eligibility for deducting rental losses and ensure that you're compliant with tax regulations.

The idea is for her to be a silent partner, while I take on the more active role of finding deals and managing the properties.I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on whether this could be a realistic strategy to get me started in real estate investing while at the same time help her establish a source of retirement income in the next 5-10 years.

Was looking at DSCR so it was easier than compiling so much info on our personal finances. 

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

I personally don’t like installment sale contracts or contracts for deeds, especially over long periods of time.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

One says we need to "perform a 1031" the other said that it is essentially a pure exchange and no action is needed for my dad since it is an exchange and no money is changing hands.  

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