Managing the tenants just isn't a huge added time commitment or expense on top of maintaining the entire property.Second, unless you are a real pro (in which case, you are probably beyond needing to house-hack), it will be pretty darn difficult to hide that you are the owner of the property as you'll show an obvious interest in the maintenance and correct treatment of your home.

It could be a win/win..Or it may not work out for other reasons, but sometimes the first rental is hiding in plain sight (like my first rental was the place I was living in, renting it out instead of selling when I moved up the property ladder).

Also, if you're making less than 15 grand I'd just assign it, why hide the fact that youre making money?

I appreciate tenant wants to be home, but give her proper notice (MORE than proper notice so she can hide her valuables) and get it done.

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I didn't think it would hide enough, even an opague stain.

That is exactly the type of tenant you need to inspect as they are likely hiding something.It comes down to building a solid landlord tenant relationship.

New paint and fixtures can hide a multitude of rehab sins from the untrained eye, so if it looks great but the HVAC system is 20 years old, you need to know about it before you buy.Best of luck!

Not trying to hide a thing.

@Taft Love,I know it sounds like everyone is trying to hide something from you but there are so many variables it can't be as simple as step 1 do this..... step 6 be happy you closed!.