As easy as this sounds, it's not simple and usually like pulling teeth.

It always cracks me up to read about mortgage hacks on social media: do this simple trick..!

To keep it simple the blue states usually afford tenants the most protections so IL and NJ are no stranger to things like this, whereas Oklahoma and Wyoming might be. 

Just simple record of properties, manage tenants, collect applications, track payments and expenses, maintenance etc. 

I have never invested as a group of investors  all my deals were myself and simple  I appreciate the response

A simple Bi-Weekly with added payments can pay off a mortgage in 10-12 years.This strategy allows you to pay more at your own pace having a failsafe unlike a 15 year where you are obligated to pay more every month.

The simple answer is yes if you were using conventional, it gets complicated if you were to use FHA on your 2nd primary.

In the past, it was simple to say, "time to move on" to these legacy tenants.

As easy as this sounds, it's not simple and usually like pulling teeth.

I know that sounds simple but the question usually comes down to preference and NEED.