And no,you are not required by law to redecorate.You are required to make all necessary repairs to keep the home in safe for habitation.Tell the tenant your intentions to sell the property next year and to enjoy it while it lasts or be prepared to buy it from you.

Hope you've been enjoying your time here thus far!

I also really enjoyed 'Loopsholes of the Rich' (another Robert Kiyosaki book) because you learn how much you can write off.

Hilda Befterver hi and welcome to the BP community first I'd recommend you reading the ultimate beginners guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg and don't forget to listen to the podcasts...Enjoy

Holy smokes, this article/video should convince you pretty well that you shouldn't let your "passive income source" be too passive.Not everything should be delegated. 

Enjoy!

When I am not busy with real estate, I enjoy competitive figure skating and hanging out with my two huskies who are rescues. 

Our group has enjoyed partnering with a number of California investors who help fund Phoenix remodel and new build projects.

But you can make $ in both, but I enjoy residential.

When you do get married, your new husband will hopefully bring income into the family as well, so you'll be even better off.So relax and enjoy the process.