He would love to go full-time handyman work if he got the right gig. 

If it'd be helpful to go through some details feel free to reach out, happy to explain more.

I was thinking of combining all tenants security deposits into one Bank of America checking account, is this not the right way to go?

Again, it would be hard to get any precise direction here but there's enough to think about which way to go with it. 

. - Four years of appreciation -100k HELOC for investing.TakeawaysThis house hack worked because I chose a desirable home in a good area with strong appreciation potential.

Ask them what is a fair rent rate to go up to. 

However, financial freedom isn’t a one-time event; it’s about sustaining your desired lifestyle for the rest of your life.Once you have your goals, the next decision is where to invest.Investment Market/CityThe investment city determines all long-term income characteristics, including whether rents rise fast enough to outpace inflation and how long your income will last.Understanding inflation: It takes more dollars to buy the same goods every time you go to the store.

First time that I am actually glad that I have to go commercial - rates are actually lower.

If she refuses, then you have to go legal....actually I would get an attorney even if she accepts cash for keys...have a binding agreement drawn up to make sure she can't return.I was curious so I just looked this up, and you have what is called an 'At Will Tenant'.

Does anyone have any advice on which direction to go?