Utilities.Tenant agrees to pay for all utilities connected to the property such as sewer, cable, television, telephone, water, steam, gas, waste, trash, or electricity.

Years go by and eventually Grandpa gets tired of fixing porches, nailing gutters and steam cleaning carpets that 'have a couple more years in them. 

@Brandon MorganTo buy your second property sooner, consider conventional loans with a 5-20% down payment, house hacking with an ADU, Home Equity Line of Credit, or cash-out refinance.

Quote from @Angelica Crawford: Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Buy where you see the greatest ROI over the next 10 years, forget the primary.The difference in interest rates will be negligent if your buying the right assets in the right places. 

Buy low, sell high, it's really that simple.

We also keep an inexpensive steam cleaner in a closet in case there are any accidents.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I know there's those who say buy and never sell.

Investment Info:SFR Buy & Hold Investment in Clearwater, FL.

All of those factors will guide you on doing a buy down.