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This gives you the opportunity to invest out of state in markets which offer the highest return rather than being restricted to your local marker which might be sub-optimal for this strategy.Are there any specific markers you are thinking about?

Optimally, I'd like to spend minimal time acquiring properties.

For just a few hundred extra bucks in material and labor !!

Hiring a property manager will free up your time, not to mention that a manager will be able to optimize your occupancy rate, minimize vacancies, and keep your property in a good, rentable state.Good luck with your endeavor and let me know if you have any other questions.

Obviously not optimal but perhaps they'll understand its not in their best interest to not pay when they are able.

I’m reviewing material on self rental rules, having the business buy the property (not ideal), Schedule E applicability, entity differences if her business was a C Corp, and others.Seeking the optimal way to structure this investment with tax efficiency in mind.Many thanks for your perspective in advance.

There's land cost, professional services, materials, contract labor, taxes (all separate lines on Schedule C, some under Part II, others under Part III).

If I can get >9% historically from S&P (or even better from other investment options), why would I choose something so much more labor intensive for less than 20% projected return?  

Real estate agents, lenders, appraisers, licensing commissions, investors, and labor unions all had (some still have) a role.