That's just my point you have a good 10-15 years to build a strong portfolio to take care of you and the next generation. 

Quote from @William Weston: That would be an option but I have not seen multiple family homes that are big enough for a family of 5.

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Is it allowed to purchase a property with our primary home that has a detached ADU on the same tax lot.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $237,000

Cash invested: $11,850

Converted my primary residence to a Cash-Flowing Rental Property to a Section 8 Lon...

If it is an older home with stone foundation and brick/block walls likely you will need to underpin the foundation while lifting the home and then star bolting any active bulging. 

Alex Be careful in Birmingham.

My name and my daughter’s name(s) are also in title and the loan.I have really good equity in both properties (six figure) with great interest rates.At some point my daughters and their husbands will move out to upgrade to something bigger.I want to turn these properties into investment properties after my daughters move out:  thinking the best way is to convert in my name only.Also considering leveraging the equity in the properties to help buy new homes/townhomes for my daughters when they are ready as well.Wondering what the best strategies would be for me to expand property portfolio, minimize tax impact , create more passive income while continuing to help my family grow.I appreciate any advice! 

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My thought is to help him out by going in 50-50 partnership for many reasons: half down payment, half capex expense, strong co-signer on loan, me being local to investment property to take care of little things that need attentions (he will be out of state for his job/I will have PM), etc.  1.