When your documentation is thorough and all procedures are correctly followed, you can typically achieve a favorable outcome in having the tenants removed.I've done it many times with out the need for an attorney. 

But if you have it financed at 80% LTV you have achieved 4x return of the inflation rate.

I really cannot figure out what the state here in Colorado is trying to achieve in stripping property owners of that right. 

Living for free is essentially the first great achievement to the path of financial independence and you have already done that!!

Quote from @Chi Zhang: I've spoken to my CPA about this and he said it is extremely hard to meet the qualifications, and most investors have enough deductions that this deduction isn't worth trying to achieve.

The location where you invest determines all long-term income characteristics essential for achieving and maintaining financial freedom.

It is indeed difficult to achieve good appreciation in most markets I've observed.

Hi all,  out of curiosity and personal interest in achieving this as well, I would like to get the GC license.

How can we help you achieve your goals?

If 80% CLTV is achievable I would be looking at lines of credit around 400+k, 300+k, and another 300+k.