1. OPM. Use Other People's Money (lender) to acquire real estate. Use OPM (tenant) to pay off that loan.
2. Equity Creation. Over time, not only does the tenant pay down your loan, but houses appreciate over time...increasing your wealth.
3. Cash Flow. While you are building wealth, you are also receiving passive monthly cash flow (passive if you hire a Property Manager)
4. Tax Benefits. Few opportunities have the tax benefits of real estate. These fantastic benefits can offset taxes in other parts of your portfolio.