(This is my experience)The reason I’ve found it most difficult is adding the 3rd person to the mix (Uncle Sam).I’ve spent more time dealing with the section 8 office than both my tenants at this duplex combined.

Mixed use. 

My current properties in Medellin and France have been a mixed bag, but I am happy I made them. 

Paying the mortgage originators directly from your end investment property seems like a bad idea as you would be mixing funds.

As we walked into the first entrance my wife and I were hit with the strong smell of cigar smoke mixed with unknown chemicals.

Hello BP,My question is how do i evaluate a property that is zoned commercial/industrial that has 2 buildings on site (1 studio and 1 residential)?  Property is in a small town but in a great location amongst other re...

Not to blood, at a set interest rate, no profit sharing, no physical involvement in the investment or mixing of non-retirement money.

Their home is zoned Low-Density Mixed-Use so it is allowable in their neighborhood to classify a property as light commercial use already. 

@Aaron White I've had mixed experience with contractors myself.

I really love this area of Houston because it's tranquil but right in the middle of everything and it a great mix of luxury homes and original, expansive ranch style homes still owned by the families that built them in 50's & 60's.