@David Lewis I've house-hacked both my duplexes in Beverly, MA just north of Boston and I definitely feel your pain.

At that time, i will have the knowledge and network to expand and build my portfolio at an increasing speed and then it will be part of my growing pains for my business.I will most likely have that CPA do my returns for the real estate and then have my Tax Accountant still do my Personal, helps with Checks and Balance and cost savings.Do you have cost segregation, or anything like that on any of your properties?  

@Nick Rutkowski Thanks for sharing this very painful experience. 

I'm a licensed lender in Washington (and many other states), I invest as a "side hustle" and grew up in Seattle, so I feel your pain.  

@Phillip Austin feel your pain!

This can create a subtle but effective pain point for the landlord—especially if they’re not excited about taking on those responsibilities.

Creative financing can help sellers make more money, solve pain points, gets them the money they need, and help them avoid a high tax bill.

You won't regret keeping this after 5 years, but you may feel the pain of it the first 5 years. 

Yes, managing definitely can be a pain.

But they are a pain in the butt to deal with.