Travis,First, to repeat, there are no doubt others whose opinions will be different than mine.The trick is to understand and detail the overhead costs of both owner occupied homes and those of rental occupied homes in the community.Done correctly, the costs are normally about double when renting homes than simply renting lots for homes that are owner occupied.

I've seen your name quite frequently on the board, and appreciate you reaching out!

The trick is to avoid lender liabilities, predatory dealing and lending activities, DIY and you assume all the risks.

The nicer the asset and the neighborhood the less frequently it happens, but it can and will happen to all of us.2.

@Ashleigh Evans  Frequent flyer is what i do..

The trick in all of this is twofold: first, buy the right houses at the right price.

I hope you're finding the community as supportive as I am :) If I discover any cool tricks I'll make sure to pass them along

I'm out of state, but fly down frequently as I have family in the area.  

If your reason for downsizing doesn't do the trick on it's own, having a signed lease (along with accompanying security deposit and last months rent) for your departure residence will many times get you over the hump.

The trick is not to overbuild.