I think it's a great one to have at the end of the day. debt free is an amazing feeling and people who are debt free scientifically sleep better at night.

Owner is willing to assist with financing property is free and clear.

If you have any other questions feel free to reach out, happy to help! 

An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).

Feel free to ask follow up questions.  

Make sure that any shared walls are free from any of the separate mep's and that you can fire block completely.

Additionally, if you have any recommendations for professionals I should consult regarding these decisions, please feel free to share.

See disclaimer about various headaches above.4) One day in the future, do the reverse to put them back together.The above structure would generally be income tax free given the distribution or contribution of property from a partnership is typically not a taxable event. 

@Casey RalstonStessa is free with a BP Pro subscription. 

My rough strategy is buy SFH (older but (semi) recently remodeled B- to A- properties in good areas likely to continue appreciating and attracting good, trouble-free tenants) 0% down VA (may consider a small amount on second property, like up to 3% just to speed things along) and stay in it as my own primary residence until at least 10% of purchase price paid off and able to cashflow 300+/ month after mortgage, taxes, insurance and 15% set aside for repairs, vacancy, and maintenance (like I said, I'm not overly interested in rental RE, so I want to be sure it's lower effort and worth my time in return).