If you do not put in a 2nd HVAC system, pay attention to the return ducts.

Also, the cash flow of the paying notes will provide enough cushion to allow me to survive almost any crash.6 - Finally, I have about 10% of my portfolio allocated for investment in high(er) risk property investments - and while there’s no telling how I’ll do on this, in the past I have been able to purchase some volatile assets at very low prices and end up doing pretty well.  

Sure they add an extra level of protection but in reality how much more than having excellent insurance coverage?

They charge exorbitant fees above the rate you get as the owner and they list on third party sites at rates way above what they pay you.

@Jeffery Cooper even if you asked today, plans can change, and that’s too far out to ask unless possibly the reason is you’re not renewing and want to give them extra time to find something else.

FNRP don’t pay quarterly distributions as they claim.  

Rental property income to pay primary residence mortgage.

I've  been Investing in RE for over 35yrs and have legally not payed a dime in taxes and have been audited 7Xs by the IRS...and am undefeated...willing to Share my knowledge....

I am not sure if I should pay off my mortgage of $270,000 at 6.5% or should I do a 1031 exchange and invest in a rental property. 

High paying local jobs.Monthly cash flow: $306 /moIncome:  $2,250 /moExpenses:  $1,943 /moCoC ROI: 2.69%5-year annualized return 4.91%   Mortgage payment $1,394.53Rental income: $2,250/mo Expenses: $1,943Loan detailsTotal cash needed $136,739Purchase price$ 336,990Loan amount $206,990Loan term 30 yearsInterest rate 7.1%Monthly expense breakdownTotal expenses $1,943Mortgage $1,395Taxes $280Insurance $47Variable expenses  $180Fixed expenses $42Monthly Fixed expenses: $42 electricity $0gas $0water & sewer $0hoa fees $42garbage$ 0Other$ 0Monthly Variable expenses $180Vacancy $180Maintenance $0 (new construction)CapEx $0 (new construction)Management fees $0 (self manage)ReturnsNOI$ 20,412CoC ROI 2.69%Pro forma cap 6.06%Purchase cap 6.06%