Sure, $200 bucks a month is cool,  but I'd rather a property that essentially breaks even on rent and all expenses and appreciates 10,20, or 30K annually.  

That’s a big difference from the $77,000 they’re putting down with the typical conventional mortgage (see graph below):Essentially, buyers who use an FHA loan may not have to come up with as much cash up front.

While the approval process can vary according to scale and scope, the essential drawings often remain the same.I think one of the biggest mistakes investors make is trying to bypass the design process or viewing plans as a mere formality.

As mentioned, you’re essentially collecting over market rent for waiting what, a week?

As a buyer, you're essentially stepping into a cash-flowing business from day one.Why Turnkey Is Powerful (Especially for Beginners)Passive income: Unlike wholesaling (which is active), turnkey investing pays you monthly with little involvement.Speed: You can own a rental property in weeks, not months.Built-in team: Property management, contractors, and leasing are already in place.Lower barrier to entry: You don’t need to be a deal-finding expert or manage renovations yourself.Tax benefits: Depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, and even bonus depreciation in some cases.Where People Buy Turnkey PropertiesTurnkey companies usually operate in affordable, landlord-friendly markets with strong rental demand.

Whatever your investment path may be, two key pillars, tax planning and asset protection, are often overlooked, yet absolutely essential for building a sustainable and successful portfolio.It’s easy to focus on the thrill of closing deals, but without a solid foundation in these areas, your long-term success may be at risk.

Essentially you aren't paying taxes on the gain anyway, so deducting it is irrelevant.

Until she owns 100% of the LLC, she essentially has no enforceable real property rights.

If it went down where the Realtor essentially steered you away from it then sold it to another investor and used your contractor I would be upset and wouldn't work with that Realtor again.

@JD Martin, true, but paying the HELOC down with large extra payments affords the instantaneous ability of acquiring another property with no new loan required, making me essentially a cash buyer and all within just a few years.