On the surface it looks like a no brainier, trade high interest debt for lower interest debt, save thousands on interest.

If you do hire one of the tenants, don't trade out for rent.  

Hello to all, new member checking in here.I’m a mechanical engineer by trade, working primarily in the industrial automation and robotics industries.I’ve been on the fence reading/listening/dreaming for way too long learning about various investment opportunities and am ready to take a leap into real estate investing.I’m most intetested in multi-family and possibly note investing with some IRA funds to start.I’m looking to start building a network in this industry and creating a life with more freedom for myself.Thanks for reading.

@Mitch Messer Thank you so much ..Also looking to clean vacant homes/units for knowledge of understanding the ins/outs of landlording...For instance trading my skill cleaning for landlord understanding education

The trade war can influence but is not the cause.

My motivation is to use real estate as a vehicle for reclaiming my time and to stop trading my time for money as well as to support my love of travel.

Feel free to message we and we can trade contact info.

There are a TON of ways to find trades / contractors.

I am a commercial architect by trade and I hope that my experience can be put to use in my investing venture.

Properties to be sold and cash traded up.