I added some general property maintenance obligations,  such as keep and maintain the exterior of the dwelling, garage, all out buildings and component parts thereof clean and free of all foreign objects and substances, keep and maintain the driveway, sidewalks, walkways, porches, patios, garage floor and other surface areas clean and free of all foreign objects and substances, keep and maintain the roofs, gutters and downspouts clean and free of all foreign objects and substances, keep and maintain all plots of ground prepared for plants, including the plants grown in such plots, in an orderly, attractive, and healthy condition, keep and maintain all garage door remote controllers in good working order and, at the end of the lease, return all garage door remote controllers to Landlord, and supply and change the refrigerator water filter cartridge, if any, at least every six months or sooner if prompted to do so by the filter change indicator light on the refrigerator. 

I would be abroad for most of the year so I’d need someone to manage the rentals for me as well.At the moment vacation home to stay in instead of paying for hotels is the main objective. 

Yes the principle and interest numbers were extremely low.  

Are you going to meet your objectives?

Codes have also changed over the years, but I would think the basic principle would be the same.

The objective would be to do sell 2 (possibly 3) investment properties and acquire duplex via 1031.The purpose of converting to personal residence would be as part of an investment property exit strategy; capital gains. 

The "inflation induced debt destruction" principle is what our government is going to need to pay back all that money they are spending.

@Daniel Burrows The idea to use a HELOC for a cash purchase makes sense to avoid payments in principle.

Alternatively, partner with them.Set a goal to complete an objective on a timeline.90 daysTake ActionRinse and repeat.

@Christen G.I manage by objective, not micro management.