I think I had resisted doing this to this point since my goal is to invest out-of-state.

They resisted, but after some back-and-forth they came around.

It just seems like the path of least resistance to getting started with house hacking, and ultimately RE investing.

Either as an LP or in a NNN lease medical office, recession resistant retail or industrial.

But if he has older change resistant tenants, maybe just change to a PO box.

They claim it is durable and water resistant, I believe he referred to it as Multispec Top Coat.

Some examples:If interest rates stay super low, dump the cash into the 5% property & refi at both a lower rate and lower balance, freeing up more cash flow.If the principle value of the investments tank but the dividends are safe (this is why I suggested utilities) you can still be seeing modest wealth growth.If an awesome deal comes along you can liquidate, if you've selected a diverse group of recession resistant stocks even a principle loss is unlikely to be crippling, allowing the liquidity you need to capitalize on an opportunity.I'm no stock pro, but I've been a subscriber to the motley fool income investor for several years now, I'd be happy to recommend some examples they are backing - or just subscribe yourself :)Oh and I just realized that my advice runs counter to common advice, which is the further from retirement the more you should think about ira investing.

I always suggest seeking the path of least resistance.

Lance - I got my broker's license and went independent six years ago when I watched the company where I hung my license going down in flames.

I've got to agree with @Shawn Q. that these neighbors are prime candidates for foreclosure: common-law hubby resistance, deteriorated house condition, inflated value expectations etc.