I house hacked my grandparents house they lived in all their life and lived in the basement.

Get rid of them, they are manipulating you and interfering with your life.

Hey brother, I guess this is more life perspective than real estate perspective but I have had the opportunity to sit down and meet with some pretty amazing people and the number one thing I think you can do for yourself here is solidify the RELATIONSHIP!

If your goal is to pay off the property sooner and spend less on overall interest over the life of the loan, then it makes sense. 

Unless you can find a property with a garage apartment or separate mother-in-law suite, I would go with "happy wife, happy life" and skip that idea.  4. 

Hi allI have been a plus member for about 3 years, this website is a great source of information , I hope this time , it will help me personally.This is my story:I am 56 years old, I have lived in NJ all my immigrant life, I will retire from my Government job on 06/01/19, Because We want a life change, We will move to Union Co N.C., We are planning to move by 07/01/2019.

Tenant essentially pays for the mortage.Con's for Cash-Out-Refi: $6000 closing costs, reduced cash-flowCon's for PMI: Stuck for the life of the property.

Rationally I'm leaning towards giving it back to them just to get them out of my life.  

I had over 300 SFRs the happiest day of my life was when I sold that portfolio so now its only build or rehab for retail or we sell a lot of product to investors as well.

If you have never dealt with people in that place in life you are in for an education.