I enjoy repairing and updating our own home so I think with my wife managing the properties and me doing routine maintenance and small projects this could be a good fit for us and a way to generate some passive income and build wealth over the long term.Thanks for the read,ScottP.S.

people living under the same single fam roof/dwelling don't routinely collect RENT from the rest of their family as  LANDLORD-TENANT relationship(s), even if it is their MOTHER IN LAW =Dthus, while the house may have a grandfathered (or grandparented to be more PC?)

when i moved out here from the east coast, i was relieved to find that most tenants routinely are expected to provide their own refrigerator and cooking appliances!

The only permissible expenses that can be paid using proceeds from the sale of your relinquished property are routine selling expenses. 

They have become a morning commute routine!

Purchase Price is $105kDown payment is 10 percent via seller financing.Interest rate is 5 percent30 year noteExpenses All utilities paid by tenantSewage bills are $54 per monthInsurance is around $90 per mouthMortgage P&I is $507.30Assuming 12.5 percent vacancy --- $275I will be reserving $220 to cover CapEx per month for all 4 units10 percent for routine repairs --- $220.

I used to be a news junkie so part of my morning routine was reading the news.

Your lease should allow routine plumbing inspections.

There are many lawyers who will do residential real estate, but you want someone who routinely works with investors and their particular needs.

Since then I have incorporated the podcast into my everyday routine and I can't get enough.