All this non sense settlement did was increase the “friction” of doing a transaction, without any benefit to anyone.  

Being that there are a myriad of Cost Seg inputs and outputs - many of which are highlighted in Michael's posts - that benefit from your tax accountant's involvement, we always encourage investors to involve their tax pro in the Cost Seg process from the get-go. 

Unless you are priced high or have a tough to sell property I don't think you need to be as low as 5.5% to make owner financing a benefit for the buyer. 

Work with a real estate CPA to handle depreciation, cost seg, and proper allocation of tax benefits.

Quote from @Richie Martin: If I have access to pre-foreclosures, what is the benefit of having such access?

Did the attorney explain the benefits and risks of doing so.

Investors will use this strategy when they are looking to scale up their cash flow and appreciation potential, or minimize managing multiple properties, while using the tax to their benefit.

If you are a high income earner, the loss doesn’t really benefit you. 

A good property manager is also an option if your husband doesn’t want to deal with tenants directly.Bottom line—yes, it takes some learning and adjusting, but the long-term financial benefits can be worth it.

Doesnt have to be two years of work in this particular job, but you need two years total.Second, most school stipend/GI Bill BAH/education benefits cant be used because they are not considered stable and predictable.