@Ryan WilliamsThis was my goal for years and I was on track to have my primary paid off by the time the kids went off to college.

If there are clear signs of negligence (kid throws down, paper towels, food, fats) then you can get the invoice from the plumber with the notes and present it to them. 

You will be dealing with high school kids who are your employees...I know, there will be a manager, but a manager can only go so far...Plus corporate can come and make you change this or that, you will be obligated to comply.Seems like a headache to me even more than with rentalsSo Ive decided when I retire, I want to enjoy my life, not to deal with a headache from a restaurant

I been leaving here paying rent to Rafael Johnson..they gave us a 3 days notice I'm so confuse..I need to speak whit some one about this property.like I been here 2 years paying Rafael johnson.and I have 2 kids

In your case, it sounds like depreciation would give you a lot of benefit even without qualifying as REPS.As you mentioned, the kids will get a step up in basis when they inherit the property. 

When I was a kid my dad hauled me around with him for years doing his RE sales calls and meetings with his RE attorney.

The kids sure don't.Also, how did you arrive at your rent numbers?

Either with kids and that additional stress.

Real Estate or ART or Jewelry or your kids baseball card collection.The principles apply to whatever you are buying. 

You got to think the best exit is a married couple with kids; that's going to get highest bid.