Section 8 tenants can be fantastic renters if screened properly.

Our biggest problem is getting her out so we can do a proper rehab 60 days of dead dime waiting for her to vacate is not Ideal obviously. 

I have looked at other coastal markets that are less expensive than Charleston proper.

Yes it does, needing to keep the books and properties seperate for proper Tax Reporting and any 1099s you may need to file can be costly.

Give proper legal notice of non-renewal and get them both out.

Kalamaras, we were ready to close your file, we needed to change Title Companies as your Title Agency was refusing or could not add proper endorsements because of their Underwriting Insurance Carrier.  

I have broken down 4 key benefits to a retirement account: 1) Compounding interest in the absence of taxation (particularly with a Roth IRA) 2) Ability to self-direct into alternative assets, like real estate, private real estate partnerships/syndications, crypto, gold & silver and other alternative investments. 3) Credit protection (see state specific laws), but generally inherent protections. 4) Upon death, if setup properly, probate avoidance 

Again, I primarily work in Portland proper (which, it seems like most of these folks responding aren't aware, is a whole different ballgame than the rest of Oregon). 

@Nathan Harden- agree about OH ....I went to school at Miami U and lived in columbus area for a few yrs  ...many friends that still live there ......I live in Seattle proper ( near  Magnusson Park ...also  own  2  properties in Mason County ......father in law lives on  close to 10 acres close to downtwon Medina so we will be dealing with  figuring out the  best thing to do with this  as he gets  older ( he is  83 now) ...stay in touch

Just need to stat under the occupancy limit.Also keep in mind basement needs to be livable square footage, ie have egress and proper ceiling height.