This would allow you to maximize tax deductions at ordinary tax rates.

However, the rental value this area is very low compared to the Home values and mortgage rate.

That seems to be what works best.

Don't forget to annually mark time for vacation or family time.You might consider hiring a teenager part time if there's something that is time consuming (for me, putting out 20 open house signs then picking them up).Best to you!

Or the one before that of a close up of a corner of a white wall.... are you telling the viewer there in the corner?

Interest Rate: 6.5% per annum (fixed)5.

The market is competitive, so I focused on being the best—from high-quality furnishings to top-tier management.

@Stephen Fleming your cashflow probably won't be what you think it will be:(Have you factored in the new property taxes at homestead millage rates?

Hence if the lease clearly has terms against this and section 8 is supporting the rent, that is your best bet to ensure the tenant complies with the lease.

Looking at this mathematically, if you assume a 50% non-renewal rate (industry standard) and use the low end of the range of $5,000 per non-renewal, there is a loss of $50,000 per year on a 20 unit property.