We comfortably could use the cash flow but could probably survive if reduced by half but only as long as have our tenant at the primary residence.

@Pankaj Malik Good advice from @James Wise, @Nathan Gesner and @Theresa Harris!

What I can say is that many physician + spouse combos have successfully done this and survived audits. 

@Javen Harris I was born and raised in KC (OP), moved down to Wichita about 11 years ago.

Quote from @Theresa Harris: Give them notices to leave. 

Quote from @Jay Fayz: Quote from @Theresa Harris: I agree with selling and buying in a better area. 

Some of the best advice I got that I will forget was this:"SOME OF THE BEST DEALS, ARE THE ONES YOU DON'T GET"Let that sink in for a while...I remember 4117 s Michigan Ave. here in Chicago, it was an awesome 8 unit full gut condo conversation - I loved the deal and still belileve it would have been a great deal, but would have pinched me so thin I am not sure how I would have survived. 

Quote from @Frank Harris: Hello, I'm trying to find out if anybody on this forum has had a New Contruction house built by Blacktip Construction group or is in the process of building.

And most don't survive it. 

Luckily, I did not include this unit in my underwriting when purchasing, so the survival of this property is not contingent on this situation.Continuing to optimize for management of the building when I move out, like moving everyone to online rent payments or adding remote accessible security cameras.Exploring opportunities to expand my portfolio—I've begun my hunt for my next 3 to 4-unit building to house hack, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.This year taught me that real estate investing isn’t easy, but it’s undoubtedly worth it.