The irony of the investment strategy of the average American – including those who meet the definition of an accredited investor – is that the bias toward optimizing for the downstroke and safety robs one from the benefits of individual growth and setting the stage for their future self.

Our turnover ratio is about 2 to 1 for apartments versus SFRs so rehab costs nullify what some others will say benefits of scale are with multi family. 

A great benefit is that VA loan!

Appreciation, tax benefits and cashflow (the other profit sectors) yield more benefits across multiple properties when compared to a single home on a 15 year term.

One of main benefits of Owner Occupied is the exclusion of capital gains taxes after 2 years of living there.

I have been studying the BRRRR strategy these last couple of months and definitely like the benefits and the potential for increasing the velocity of my money. 

Is there significant benefit to carry one policy type over the other? 

The cost yearly is Relatively low compared to the benefits.

I now pay approximately $1,000 a month less and enjoy the benefits of ownership.

Then you have 2 options: you can either pay someone out of FB REI groups or Craigslist to go there and take pictures for you (cost about $50 to $75) or even better you do a JV with a local wholesaler who will act as your boots on the ground, he'll take the picture and find a buyer for a split of the assignment.The benefits are: You can stay at home and you don't need a car, The main drawback is: Not everyone is built to close deals over the phone, it takes a very specific skillset and mindset.