Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

I believed I was putting that hard-earned money into something secure.

The idea of it sitting empty caused me emotional damage. 

Good luck on your journey and I hope you provide the financial security you hope for to your daughters. 

However, i'll likely be looking at additional ways down the road to be even more secure for a backup what if scenario.  

@Shawn Mixundefined I agree Kirstin, Anderson isn't cheap but I feel much more confident and secure with them on my side.

If you could see that the population growth was increasing, then you could invest with some security. 

All channels can work.. it’s just that some work more often than others.I’ve got a friend who tried a similar stroy a few years back.. she moved out of her condo and rented it to a family member, using the steady cash flow to secure financing on a duplex that had a ton of upside potential.

With careful planning, you can develop a portfolio that consistently outpaces inflation and helps secure your financial future.I hope this helps.

This is the emotional journey I went through and the key business decisions I made along the way.