Maybe some want to save their money and live in ok apartments/homes.

HI Stephanie,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

That conversion will not trigger any tax.Unfortunately we can no longer eliminate all of the tax simply by converting to a new primary and living there. 

Both units previously had family living in them.

He shall still not enjoy it.

Thanks for jumping into this @Jay Hinrichs- My CPA assures me that by retaining title (not transferring it to the partnership) I can enjoy cap gains on the land profits portion.- All the costs you list are in the $2M. 

We have a long-term tenant who has recently started having a guest live with them.

Most companies have living benefits for these kinds of policies.

I always visit multi-unit properties during the nighttime and weekends to see what type people live in the neighborhood and in the properties I am considering to purchase.

Being in real estate full time I am open to whatever opportunity may "come across my desk," especially helping investors in central Ohio.Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing music in my band - The Boondogglers, and am an avid sports fan.Excited to learn and connect with you all!