There life style is already set up to receiving monthly payments.

The building I moved into used to be a garage, and has been converted into a living quarters (studio style).

In my market it is achievable; it may not be in your market.

@Stephen Zipp  Decide what your management style will be.

I've discovered that @Michael Blank seems to have the cookbook that most suits my style.

In regards to finding an architect, I would recommend researching and selecting a few that are experienced in similar projects and you like their style.  

@Stephan Haas , like your style!

Then approach that person and ask them if they would be willing to mentor you for a specific length of time, for a set fee, with measurable results ( the best result is doing a profitable deal in the new manner you wanted to learn).I would shy away from individuals who are affiliated with TV Realty stars or self-styled Real Estate "gurus." 

My primary has two loans:1st at 420K at 3.625% 27 years left out of 30 year fixed2nd at 72K at 4% 7 years left out of 10 year fixedI have 3 rental SFH:Two have loan amount 212K at 4.75% 30 year fixed (recently refinanced)Third has loan amount 193K at 4.75% 30 year fixed (recently refinanced)All three rental SFH have value >= 275K (in that ballpark, not more than 300K)Primary has value > 1MHer advice is to do a 700K loan on primary, pay off 1st and 2nd, and pay off one of the rentals or use for next purchase cash down, so as to do loan consolidation (as per her it is hard to get loans when you have too many financed properties).I am looking to do my next investment (around 425K with 100K down, 4 plex), and I don't really need to do refi to achieve it.Does her advice have value to me ?

So those who have achieved phenomenal success on BP without Renatus are not an "entrepreneur" ?