If you are selling, that would be a tick in the 'yuck' box for me as a buyer.

More than likely financial suicide IMO, having tried it as an expereinced REI'er.An "out of the box" option for the OP ... if you really need cash AND you don't want the tax bite, would it be possible to sell your primary (assuming you've lived there 2+ years) and move into the rental?

So I peeled it off:That's right, live wires, loose in the wall with nary a junction box in sight!

It is my opinion you should buy your own place, this will be wisely spent money that goes towards your own home, you will be building equity the longer you stay and more you pay down the mortgage.

All mfr have a product like this but you wont to be able to buy from a box store but rather a drywall supply house will have it.

I have 78 sec 8 homes with them, they move very fast and they are far on prices. in box me for the number.

Now its running around 135+/-We have spent north of 100,000 on upgrades as well as some volunteer labor/timeNo current sales.

My question is really not about buying the property but potentially hooking up with a local real estate broker that I refer listing leads to.Would it be a good move for me to call local real estate agencies in my farm area and refer people that want retail to these places maybe for a small finders fee or even just to get on their good graces in case they came across something that fits my investment box?

The conforming market only does deals inside of their box.  

Note: My company will accept personal or business check/with ID.Know where your funding is coming from (a credit line, pre-loan commitment, seller financing, uncle Bill or Mom or your shoe box under the bed).Understand bidding position (where to stand).Your options with real estate (flip it, assign your contract for a fee, renovate and sell for taxable income, offer it on a Tax Deferred 1031 Exchange for equal or greater value, keep it for a cash flow income)?