Of course, live wherever you want, if you see that storms are becoming difficult, it is easier to sell one home and move.

This is where most people start getting nervous. And, honestly, it's for good reason. Having good residents can make owning a rental house a breeze, but bad ones can make it a nightmare. Fortunately, there are practic...

I would keep rent a little below market, then split the monthly bill between the tenants on top of rent.Old houses in cold climates get expensive in the winter.

I had not thought of that since I am not buying or selling anything.  

So, they could potentially buy another house later on.

Our IR team is vertically integrated in-house and not outsourced.

What are other similar triplexes selling for in the area?

Alexandria, VA is a great spot for house hacking!

I think it would be better just to stay on good terms and let him know you will contact him when you are ready to sell.

Since then, we have been dedicating our time to learning as much as possible—reading extensively, analyzing potential deals, and listening to BiggerPockets podcasts.After careful consideration, we decided to sell our current home and rent instead, allowing us greater flexibility as we begin our real estate investment journey.