We need a larger home for our family, that would be functional for multi-generational living with our kids and our parents living with us.

I think it's a function of the market cycle and what you're trying to achieve.Gino

Your income is a function of your portfolio size in dollars (more important than number of doors!).

Putting TP in the trash is the wrong response.If the plumbing is functional, then this is a tenant responsibility.

The individual who owns the real estate in their personal name  but understands these key principles is also better prepared to address any claims or conflict if and when they arise than the individual who owns their real estate in an LLC and ignores these important operational functions. 

BRRRR, much like making money in general in real estate, requires certain conditions  for it to function.  

Cash flow, principal pay off and of course appreciation are all a function (percentage) of your portfolio value. 

I have helped dozens of people buy and sell functioning homes.

I believe most investors are better served hitting singles locally than swinging for the fences (and usually missing) in outside markets they don't know and with far less control over the day to day functions.

Basically look at potential failures and determine their impact.Use the lookup function on my name and What happens if you die?