When you buy a property, you essentially buy a self-contained business which requires systems be put in place in order to run smoothly.

I did use the 401k money to buy more income property when I left my earned income and transitioned to living on my income properties.

A will, without a complete estate plan, could be the worst and most costly thing you can do to your estate and your heirs.Lots of people transition to owning their real property in a trust in their senior years and/or upon the death of a spouse.

I am trying to let that transition happen naturally and not force the issue.

Not only does it free up my time to work ON the business, but my contractors tell me that things go more smoothly without me there

I don't find in ma I see tenants paying for heat or hot water much, in any case if I separated those how well would tenants transition?

This is my first time having to deal with subcontractors and I want to make sure everything runs smoothly.

I currently work in healthcare, but I'd like to eventually transition out of this arena and into YOURS!

Which, smoothly transitioning here for you, I wouldn't do that if you haven't thought about setting up that buyer database.

I have 17 with number 18 just put under contract.My first 8 or so were either fringe areas or houses in poor condition.Those 8 are about 3 times the trouble the last 9 are whenI was able to switch over to better product (areas, house layouts, and my rehab levels).From the sounds of it, you were much smarter than I when you started and limited yourself to the nicer areas and better houses.I'm doing 17 now and its running extremely smooth.