Play with numbers and today interest rates to see if it makes sense for you since you’re locked in with a good low rate.

You’ll live rent-free in one unit while the tenants cover the mortgage.Here’s the play: do it for 12 months, then repeat each year for 3 years.

I guess an appreciation play would be the only thing that makes sense over here.

This plays into your relationship with the contractor - and I can tell you first hand that most investors don't want to sacrifice any of them.

RE is a long term play.

The fed's cut will be too late and they will be playing catch up, as defaults and Job Layoffs continue to mount. 

Although I probably get killed on transaction fees which is part of why I am not pulling the trigger (along with lack of time to execute well).There are games you can play for increasing your returns in the stock market (sector rotations, rebalancing, being a good company picker) but you lack operational control. 

(I have children that could no longer play in the backyard unless someone sat and watched them) i replaced the 15yr old garbage disposal out of my pocket so I wouldn't have to deal with the incompetent plummer again.

You're not playing  landlord anymore, but can make some $$$ if/when you need to.

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Justin Stamper: land entitlement is a great move in florida. just gotta have deep pockets to play!