There are many variables but here is one sample.You make your money when you buy.The simplest start is to do a search for the Average Price for homes in your chosen area.

In simplest terms, the deduction (of interest) follows the use of the money.Typically, the tracing rules apply to home equity loans/refinances and HELOCs; a loan to yourself would seem to overcomplicate things (charging yourself interest, reporting interest income, possibly not being able to deduct the interest expense at the personal level, etc.) and shouldn't really enter the discussion here.The tracing rules became even more important with the passing of the new tax bill.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

In addition helping other is also a key ingredient in success.

The shortest simplest most accurate answer to the "how" of it, is simply opportunity. 

What is the easiest and simplest way to go about doing this?

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

I picked the simplest bikes I could find with single speeds and coaster brakes to keep maintenance to a minimum.

The act of writing a contract is the simplest thing I do.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.