If you find it difficult to rent then you can always explore the credit option.

In your case, it sounds like depreciation would give you a lot of benefit even without qualifying as REPS.As you mentioned, the kids will get a step up in basis when they inherit the property. 

Kids immediately ran all over the house and upstairs and aggressively slammed doors, ran everywhere, stomping very loudly. 

Some agents might offer flexibility, like a non-exclusive agreement, especially if you’re upfront about your plans to explore multiple opportunities.

Without knowing much, I definitely encourage you to explore a lease-to-own option. 

I'm exploring ways to access equity without selling.

For example I had my slow teenage kids with me and I hadn’t replaced the keycard by checkout time (6 minutes past), although we were out of the property and had locked the door by that time.

There is cash flow, appreciation, annoyance, management, and proximity to factor in over time, and as I said to Chris, the asset(s) that our kids can handle and the ones they can't.

I have a potential private lender, but I need to determine if this is a viable investment opportunity and explore the best financing optionsYou’re a first time investor going for 36 units… alone?

Hi BP,I am exploring a Multi Family (2Family) investment in jersey city heights (close to christ hospital).