@Jessica Morrisonall good, thanks for the additional info. some questions to think through - what are the numbers while you're living there, vs. if / when you move out? 

Side note he mentioned was to make sure the tenant's renter's policy has 'loss of use' coverage that would pay the renter to live somewhere else while the repair for, in this case, mold was being done.

I live upstairs in a primary residence and have just started renting out the basement. 

It's newer, built in 2020 and doesn't seem to have any needs as it has only been lived in for a few years. 2.

With a paid off primary and no state income taxes I could easily live on $5k/mo, $10k/mo almost tax free is living high on the hog.

I live close to a HUGE Marine Base.

But we do live a pretty thrifty lifestyle. 2001 ford truck for me and 2010 Pilot for the Mrs.

My spouse is interested in the concept of living in a home.

Also, we cannot relocate to another state at this time due to co-parenting, so we do need to continue living here in Las Vegas for another 6 years. 

Hello, I live in Nevada and own 2 rental properties in Florida.