If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

Our family is growing and we're looking at upgrading to a larger home. 

However, I am seeing more municipalities / school boards annually review larger properties (>$1mm) titles for any changes and will reassess based on what they dig up. 

Also keep in mind that any debt pay down, as you pont out, is not positive or income until you sell and there are zero guarantees that you will ever see that money.

We are looking to move to a larger home in the next 1-2 years. 

(We do also need to buy a larger home at some point.)My rental investments were bought at 3.75-4.25%, as owner occupied, 30 year notes and 5% down. 

(Not, that I ever received anything from code, of course ;-) )

Has anyone ever done anything like this before?

please tell me your secrets.7) cap ex. budget for it. yes you may have brand new systems, but brand new systems break down with time just as everything else. you may not ever see the bills, but i would make sure i was prepared for it.8) repairs, do not underestimate the the destructive ability of tenants.

Plus, how could I ever expect to be as good as someone with 10 or more years experience, especially if you say you would only be doing is part time and for your own deals.