Now.... in theory, they used a low down payment loan, have an appreciating asset, in a great neighborhood that they love (hopefully), and have awesome tax benefits.

Time heals most everything in real estate and there could be tangible benefits by owning it all.

During the due diligence phase you can verify your original assessment.

Another reason I got my license as an investor was so I could join MLS and benefit from tools that Agents have at their fingertips and also so I can view properties without having to call an agent. 

San Antonio is the only other Texas market to appear on the unranked list.Austin’s commercial real estate sector has benefited from an influx of companies, particularly in the tech industry, that are moving out of California.https://austin.culturemap.com/...

These are high pay and remoteAlso, Blockchain development is a hot skill (and high pay) as more and more industries explore the benefits of decentralizationI have been in Tech and Consulting sector for 15 years (based in Canada) however I work for clients worldwide. 

Which of these real estate investing benefits do you value most & why?

I have similar problems with our plumbing and construction customers where customers negotiate, agree to a deal and then try to change the deal so they for something selfish that benefits them and with no concern or regards for your welfare. 

It would be a fuzzy line between what purchases were for the benefit of the business vs for you, but you should at least be expensing a portion of your home repairs, maintenace and expenses toward your business. 

So I’m open to sitting on it a little longer if the benefit is there.