Tom – The simplest way possible is to open a bank account (checking or savings based on what your lease says) at your local bank.

Repurposing the asset is the simplest way to create value but that being said it’s not easy.

At it's simplest tic (tenants in common) is a way to own property. 

Seems like your best (and simplest) bet is to do a shorter loan term with a balloon payment refinance.

It’s crazy how the simplest things can break a good landlord tenant relationship......if tenants could just follow the rules everyone would be happy, right?

If you are someone who does your banking in-person and like where you are at now, it would be simplest to open it at the existing bank.

@Logan TurnerThe easiest or simplest way is a commercial mortgage, from the 401k, to you/LLC with the property as security .

Simplest metaphors would be like dating your next door neighbor to dating a Beyonce. 

Single family homes seem simplest, but I find myself really interested in small multifamily properties.I'm about 2 weeks into my BP education, and am thrilled to watch the big holes in my knowledge begin to fill with learning!  

Simplest way to explain it is to do a CMA, which stands for Comparitive Market Analysis.