General rule is that you may get some things like improved general software interfaces, more experienced professionals (some people get REALLY specialized in certain topics, it's crazy to see sometimes) Also, the option that if you do have something unexpected come up, they might have more staff capable of handling it so you wouldn't have to move around at all.

If am lending personally am I able to write off taxes from the interest from the HELOC, or would I only be able to do that with an LLC or S-corp?

Another option is evolve.

@Sean PetrieYes it’s a bad time unless you find some stellar off market dealThe other option is if you are looking to hold something for 7+ years then usually never a bad time to buy

Duplexes are an option, but consider the lower number of tenants and potentially higher relative management costs.3.

I have a few friends who use their IRA at Quest or ETC or one of those guys to lend it to other investors that they know and trust.

We've seen answers range from a flat "no" to only allowing lease options to full "yes".3)  How much is lot rent?  

Lease option?

They may have staff members who are looking for housing options and could potentially refer them to you.Another option is to work with a property management company that specializes in medium term rentals.

You have a couple of options:1.