That way I'm able to enjoy my living style, obtain interest deduction, and still feel safe in the knowledge that I have a free and clear home to move into if I ever need to.JSCOTT-I'm sure there are many people doing this currently, if they are smart.

The only thing I can think to add is to remember to enjoy yourself, and not to get (too) upset if (and when) things go south.

Not sure exactly what year it was, but also remember my husband upset that he had made more that month in the stock market doing no work than he did working for 2 weeks of his vacation to buy the house and turn it over, so that was an aspect at the time as well, although if I remember the market only lasted another 6-8 months before crashing, while our rentals held their value.

i have a time share (hilton). it makes me take more vacations. i like it.

We just drove in from vacation there last night!

Enjoy the fun!

While I take a much needed vacation in fla.

I enjoy the process and feel it's helped me tremendously to make the leap into this new venture of investing in real estate.

i particularly enjoy how most of the homes have a full set of stainless appliances..

I have a wholesale deal under contract, but the property has a tenant who hasn't ever paid any rents. My agreement with the seller is to evict the tenants before closing. I know in Texas in order to file for eviction ...