And honestly, I am getting quite tired of people making these remarks at me when all I am doing is spewing out intelligent data with the intention to HELP you!

That gives them the ability to maintain control over the entire real estate investing process, from acquisition to renovation and then resale or lease and manage the properties in house.

for sure its legal as long as you use an MLO to do the loan and adhere to dodd frank rules for qualifying the borrowers ability to pay.. 

It provides an opportunity to see what's happening in the units.You still have the ability to evict for lease violations, but your less likely to face non-payment issues. 

I did so in the time allotted as specified in the agreement and now I find them sending me a bill for $19,999.81.

If she lives rent-free, you retain control of the property but lose the ability to claim rental-related deductions.For long-term planning, consult a CPA and attorney to ensure compliance with tax rules and align ownership structure with your goals, including potential conversion to a rental or estate planning considerations.

They make disparaging remarks.

Maybe selling is an idea worth considering if the house is a Mona Lisa and kind of beyond the general reality of typical tenant's maintenance obligation and ability, and they aren't paying for the additional quality.If you really want to keep the home, you may find a way to be very happy about it with the right team, whether it be property management, electricians, contractors, or tenants.

The other disappointment as a prospective investor in PPR is that his book could not be more loving of leverage and the ability to maximize returns by using OPM.

I prioritize appreciation, tax benefits (rental property expenses, depreciation), ability to use leverage, and passing on generational wealth with real estate.