They never clogged this bad boy.Smaller house should be ok with one bathroom, but I would want a bigger house.

how can I utilize my 6 houses and cross collateralize ?

More consolidation by the biggest banks and asset management company. 

I recently listed on VRBO and now have my calendar blocked by the company after speaking with a potential property manager. 

It's a question of cost vs. benefit.If you have any suggestions, you can send them to @Rene Hosman as the forum manager. 

In my experience with distressed tenants, their housing costs are always their first priority, and one in which they have the most pride in maintaining.

I am just thinking ahead, just in case, but wanted to get input on what options I could have with current tenants in a lease that might not expire for close to 1-2 years from now in the event I "needed" to sell a house or two, either for a better cash position for myself, or to 1031 into a larger investment property, etc.?  

I own a victorian house that was fully gut renovated/modernized 18 years ago.

This could be a significant factor in why housing prices are still so high.

I have about 25000 saved up and I'm living at home for free how much of that should I spend on a property or save.How does someone truly manage a property "effectively" from a distance?