I threw in a low number for both places and now we're moving forward.

The  local power company and Energy buyer contracts are set, land-lease contracts are set, and the solar equipment are all in place.

House hacking is one of the most popular strategies you can take and it can be a great way to build wealth and generate passive income but it's important to have a long-term plan in place.

I learned where money would have been better placed.

Welcome to the BP family @Dalen Schnayer, you came to the right place to learn all about real estate investing!

I have heard from her other landlord that she has trashed his place and refuses to move out. 

I meant to say instant booking setting, not direct booking.

I'd also get security in place (with cameras that record and upload to the cloud) so that you know if he's broken into the property and if he has, be prepared to press charges.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

You could 1031 one of your properties into a care home and have both the peace of mind of knowing your mom is in a place that you personally selected and are responsible for AND you would also have an income generating propety?