Do I just need to have a bunch with small residual incomes until they are paid off?

As real estate investors, we have a very unique set of needs and most companies and agents out there are limited in their ability to structure things properly and even offer the right coverage in many cases.One thing everyone needs to understand is that anything having to do with rental or any other form of passive/residual income, is considered a business exposure and absolutely needs to be separated from any of your "personal" activities.I've been in the insurance business for 11 years and as an independent agent prior to becoming a real estate investor, I made this mistake all the time because I simply did not know, and most don't. 

Consider becoming an investor as well so you can take advantage of the inventory at this time.It will be a residual income for you as a landlord.

I do agree and disagree with the comments above, taking into account all the market variables at any given time is certainly a tough game, where as, sticking to your game plan in earning Residual Income can certainly pay good dividends...All the best in your investing...

I had posted the following (shortened a bit) in another thread on this subject: I've been sitting on the fence (for the most part) for the last 3 years,, I've got a decent income from the mortgages I hold, a little bit of residual from a company I sold and my wife just started drawing SS a few months ago.

Drop on past...residual income is what I like to do...If you have any specific queries...drop me an email.

But I also look to bigger things that will provide residual income!!!!

There can be many residual claims from long lost family members so just getting the right person to sign is impossible.Taxes on income, property taxes and capital gains if they have that idea.Rental laws.

Still waiting for my residual checks from that.

You would abandon any residual value of any improvement made, not a smart way to go usually, but it depends on what improvement you built.