We do just fine with ours.I do believe that a mix is a good idea if you are looking for stability.

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Quote from @Sakib Khan: Hey everyone,I’ve been toying with the idea of jumping into the world of rental property investing, and I thought this would be the perfect place to ask for advice.

My tenant never responded to the notice and won't respond to me at all so I have no idea what will happen.

At the same time, I like the idea of a beautiful programmable t-stat.The heat is supplied by a brand new furnace.

This is a great idea that I think I will incorporate.Your point about a contingency line item is smart, I will need to talk to my lender about that possibility. 

I believe the idea is that if you transfer a property from your name to a trust you own, the Due On Sale isn't called.

Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on this? 

Make sure you get his idea of what situations could require a fee.

Any ideas on how to crystallize this?