Your story is an exact copy of the script laying on my desk that I plan to follow when my daughter gets ready to enroll in college.  

So you might just consider the 5-8k sunk cost into enjoying your home and getting it ready for the next tenant. 8000/24 is $333/mo, which is really not bad for personal "rent".Good luck!

.* i have 3 small kids* recently injured my knee and on crutches and property is a 25 min drive away.Things are getting overwhelming and im ready to sell.

And the second one is at Mike Thomas building on Coldwater Road every First Wednesday at 6:30pm and both have very knowledgeable people that are ready to share their knowledge for free.

I’d say you got 2 pieces of yard art.Why in the world haven’t you got them ready rentable and bringing in income?

Still looking for the right deal, but I want to get my funding lined up and ready to pull the trigger. 

You can still look for a multi-family or a single family house to house hack but get something that is already "rent ready" and look for someone to partner with who has done renovations/flips before, to learn the ropes.

If you put down less than 20% be ready to pay PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)skipping ahead....Plan on paying sewer expenses.

I could've done this had I been ready. 2.

You need to call your Airman and Family Readiness center (AFRC) and make an appointment with the financial advisor.