Are there benefits to a converted house?

While REIT is essentially a replica of a mutual fund invested in RE only, it doesn't offer  the tax advantages and other benefits that are offered via commercial real estate syndications. 

@Roy Coons you can't get blood from a turnip but there is a relatively simple way to try and get something. 

Hello BP community,It recently occurred to me the value I can contribute and solutions that can be found in relation to good quality general contracting work that will be up to code and pass any inspection.

If you start asking around, a lot of people try the strategy of “buy every time you move” but this only give you some benefits (0% or low money down, low interest rates, etc).

@Karam A Tascoe You can cash out one of the property( using HELOC) before 6 month after finishing rehab but I don't see any benefit according to information you provided.

I have a question related to an inherited IRA account. 

Keeping in mind the added appreciation, tax benefits, etc. on the investment property.

If relations between the countries get worse, more investors may choose to stay away from investing in the US.What happened during the last recession in 2008?

One of the major fringe benefits in California is Prop 13.