If this is the case I’m thinking that applying for the 5 year deferment sounds appealing so I can save up some cash.

I own a staffing firm and can't commit to investing FT, between trying to scale my business and raising 2 little boys, hence why passive investing is so appealing to me.Look forward to connecting and hopefully meeting some of you in the future at events.Thanks!

Appreciation and aesthetics.

Barrier to entry is much less than traditional real estate.Affordable housing (mobile homes) is not sexy to most investors, so less competitionAffordable housing (mobile homes) is more appealing to many than apartment living because they have a sense of ownership with a mobile homeMailbox money with great ROI for little upfront capitalNo headaches of being a landlord because I'm the bank the end user is responsible for maintenance, utilities, etc.

You can then use that information when you appeal the taxes. 

I looked into lending to myself at market rates, which seemed appealing, and doing deals from a self directed IRA where I would have to make sure it was 100% disconnected from me, and the IRA was the only one benefitting. 

The economy of scale was very appealing to me...I wanted to maximize my ROI for my first investment, while still making a rather "safe" investment.

What areas are so saturated or watered down with renters that they are now less appealing?

Now that you've reached it, is there something about pressing forward with a bigger goal that appeals to you?

That's one of the appeals of this strategy.