I live in my own primary residence and that is fully paid off. 

Ideally we would love to live in my childhood home.

@Jarrod OchsenbeinIt's great to hear that you are succeeding with the co-living model.

Where's the living room?

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

I think this arrangement can suit both parties, he wasnt going to be able to keep the house but can still live there for super cheap.

I specialize in creative rental investments such as STR & co-living. 

@Belinda Lopez  very good points many reia's are owned by someone who is making a living running the REIA  or they have a publication of that reia and sell advertising.

Quote from @Christina Weaver: Hi, @Steven Hamilton II  my husband and I live in California, a community property state.

(I lived in Houston for 29 years--last place was the Rice Lofts downtown.