If I wasnt going to be doing this I would just be saving more money and staying for free with my parents.

Yes to avoid taxes and penalties (under 59.5) the money would need to stay in the retirement account.

We'll lose money for 75-90 days but the new rent is market so some will stay and not forcing people that can't afford it to move in the middle of a very cold winter I think buys a tiny bit of good will and is the decent thing to do.

I would provide the capital and otherwise stay passive, but hopefully grab better profits than private lending?

We have told my ex-wife that we are willing to let her stay in the house for a time but she needs to pay rent.

You can then "gift" them the alcohol for staying with you.

Since the original mortgage stays in place, you only need to ensure the reinvestment equals or exceeds the proceeds.

Hi Sean, I wouldn't rush into anything that you are not comfortable with the numbers.  

Your approach to finishing the basements in order to extend the number of years a tenant stays in that unit makes perfect sense!

We're going to start attending local meet-ups again and stay active.