Only exception would be if you have a game room or extra living area that is far from the kitchen, then it would be a good idea. 

I “hope” you are not married or it will make it very difficult as you can’t have a disregarded multi-member LLC except in community property states.

More states are creating "just cause" eviction laws, essentially stating the landlord must allow the tenant to remain in the property except for a few specific situations.It won't end well.

I ain’t no lawyer (except on the Internet), so will possibly have to resort to checking with the lender (BoA) to confirm as I didn’t see anything in the contract that suggested that it closes if I’m no longer resident.James

(There’s no way to transfer title that can legally prohibit enforcement of due on sale, except transfer to the owners REVOCABLE trust or transfer to children upon death).  

Remote management of flips can be much more difficult than people except. 

Not when I can build a home and 9 months later sell it and make 100k even after tax thats 60k and basically a double your COC so rentals at small deltas just dont really do it for us except tax breaks but I dont like to let the tax dog wag the tail.

@Preston Dean I personally like to make sure I have a set amount of reserves for each property to cover things, so if you have a pool of funds sitting aside personally I would just earmark a certain amount that you don't touch except for that property (or an emergency).

I had later found out, he had done ZERO work at all himself except for the times I was there and literally called him in and I had asked him to help his friend who was clearly struggling.

HI Guenevere, You can acquire your a primary residence from up to 1-4 units for as low as 5% with conventional or 3.5% FHA with a few exceptions.