I'm not sure why one would choose to make an (active) investment that is break-even, when there are other (passive) opportunities for RE ownership that can produce cash flows - i.e. private equity/syndications. 

There isn't one thing.For my out of state properties, vacancies have been a nightmare.

I worked at hospital diagonally across street so very convenient and at the time this 2bed 1bath was all I needed.

I have two daughters, one graduated and one is a Junior. 

Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 

Currently have a duplex I’ve been in 3 yearsMortgage 3.65% pmt $850Tenant pays $875Heloc $30k——monthly $291The issue I am running into isRates are so high right now and it’s a lot harder to find another that will cover full mortgage.Does it make sense to leave somewhere that it is full covered to go to one that is not?

One never knows whether an area will gentrify but chatter on the street is money is flowing in the South Shore.

I will be the one actively managing the property and doing most of the research, and my brother will act as more of an investor.

You can use HML don't get me wrong but if you just put a little bit effort in to pre-planning and getting all your ducks in a row then going with a traditional community bank would be a better option not only for your current new construction needs but also for future acquisitions.

If you fail to leave, you are simply evicting them as a holdover tenant which is cookie cutter and their lease violations aren't part of the eviction at all.