You can make this transfer to a limited liability company (LLC), provided that "The mortgage loan was purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae on or after June 1, 2016, andthe LLC is controlled by the original borrower or the original borrower owns a majority interest in the LLC, and if the transfer results in a permitted change of occupancy type to an investment property, such change does not violate the security instrument (for example, the 12 month occupancy requirement for a principal residence).Note: The servicer must notify the borrower that a property transferred to an LLC must be transferred back to a natural person prior to any subsequent refinance application in order to meet Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide underwriting requirements."

Most partnerships do split in time and a big majority are not friendly when done. 

Even if a property isn't 100% perfect, as long as it meets your major criteria, jump in and make at least one of those goals a reality -- and sooner than later!

I can definitely see the appeal of longer leases when dealing with Class A tenants, or any tenant really if you’re in a landlord friendly state and evictions aren’t a major concern.

I would never suggest bankruptcy as a first option, sellers credit takes a major hit.

I would make sure whatever you buy the 1st time there are no major concerns i.e roof, septic, furnace, that's pretty much the most expensive things on the list. 

My husband is a contractor and was able to do a majority of the work.

I have certain school districts that I don't buy in because I think re-sale will be a major problem, and I don't buy in D class areas. 

Some major capital expenditures were recently done and seems to be in a good area.

I’ve been very happy with my successes, and I’ve been able to accept my failures with calm and been able to limit the damage to where the few loses didn’t have a majority pact on my net worth.