I would replace it, in my personal opinion, for quite a few different reasons—happier tenants, less stress on you, etc.

Ensuring you're both onboard from the start will contribute to a smoother process and a happier investing experience.

I found it through word of mouth at work and ended up buying it from a coworker who initially wanted to rent it for me.

This can lead to a bad taste in Realtors and Seller's mouth.   

And now we also have better marketing in place on socials and a have a direct booking site, plus we are open all year long so word of mouth is improving.  

We have tried word of mouth and it is slow.

Those are two bear traps that investors fall into daily that will absolutely demolish you and put such a bad taste in your mouth you may never return.Nobody wants to pay 3 points at 13% on a bridge loan, but if #1 and #2 above go well it will never kill you.

I don't advertise on Craigslist and FB marketplace-I rely on word of mouth  so people know before they come to my house they WILL be tested multiple times a week and WILL have to go to AA meetings, do their chores and be a TEAM player with the rest of the house. 

Good contractors are hard to find and word of mouth is a good way to find one.

can you share the property addresses and case studies highlighting how you 10x your money we call it put your money where your mouth isHi Chris, Sure thing.