If the unit is not useable, if you can not provide "quiet enjoyment" as required by leasing, you'll need to move them out.

Turned out in that case I didn't use the SDIRA for that deal anyway, as I wanted to be able to enjoy the investment before I'm 59 1/2.

Thanks to BP and all those who contribute for making our search much more manageable and enjoyable!

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It's like they enjoyed the eviction game.Lolita, I agree the door idea is great. 6-12 months of unpaid rent versus a fine does not make sense.

They come there for vacation and make fresh meals with food and herbs and enjoy the beauty and peace of nature with the streams and woods.I have been meaning to visit him again but have been really busy.

I've done some work with construction and enjoy the budget/managing/ work scope aspect of being a GC.

Still trying to determine my ultimate REI focus ...I'm in my late 20's, married, and thoroughly enjoy racquet sports of any kind (racquetball, tennis, badminton, etc).I love learning and teaching; I value a strong community development where I can trust my neighbours and friends as if they are family.I currently have no real estate experience stateside.

Your next primary sounds even worse from a cash flow perspective, but I understand there's more to life than cash flow.From a net worth (longer term perspective), holding on to your practically free 1st house while you continue to build equity, enjoy a low maintenance rental, sounds like a safe way to be a first time landlord.

IF you still enjoy it then you can move into more difficult notes.