$500 is incredibly minor, you probably have 10 times that amount in undiscovered problems.You going to pay a lawyer $350 an hour with a 20 hour retainer to sue over $500?

The most recent unreasonable request was to replace a sidewalk that had passed inspection just a few years prior - newly hired inspector has to show he can flex his muscle I guess.

I don't know how many rentals you own, but even if contacting a tenant lets you retain a few leases per year, that should be worth it, no?

If they want too much, then he'll just not purchase it, retain the NNN lease to it's full term.

(rappalaw.com)He has 25 years in the business and has been a great asset to my business.Disclosure: I retained Henry to be my broker of record for Clear Sailing Realty. 

I agree with everyone on here, no way to transfer the property out of the IRA and retain an interest without triggering a distribution.  

I am able to pay market rates with no hassle but hesitant to retain someone because I don't anyone in the local market.  

You can choose to structure an agreement where the capital providers can get passive returns (similar to syndication, if you're inclined to use that model) while you retain complete operational discretion.

I'm doing all the communication right now, I didn't pay the retainer yet and don't want to dish out $1000+ if I don't have to.

True that no special tools are required, but these tools are very low cost and allowed us to do a whole room full of flooring in a matter of hours, with no sore muscles.