For your existing primary, you will need to have it leased with the security deposit and first month's rent collected.

Therefore, Val was totally right to ask about the security situation.

What are the best practices for quickly securing reliable tenants and ensuring positive cash flow, especially for someone new to this?

There's also the possibility of becoming the squeaky wheel by calling the police (*not* security) to report the matter.

Keep in mind that most residential mortgages are conforming loans that are resold on the secondary market and bundled into mortgage backed securities.

We key each room separately, so the members have security.  

For example, I purchase nearly everything on CC, for security reasons and convenience, and I pay it off in full every 2 weeks. 

We always send a contractor through to test everything and if broken, give estimates to repair and we can determine then if it is tenant damage and what charges to the security deposit should be.

House may continue to appreciate.Cons: Not sure how the revenue plays against social security, Medicare & taxes.

Those condos have amazing amenities and great security.