I will look into the local REIAs promptly.

Thanks @Tom Ott and @Jay Hinrichs for your prompt responses.As I mentioned, this is a well-vetted and popular company that all of you know very well.  

H&R Block software prompts me: "When you stop using a property for income, if you didn't sell the item, you may be able to write off any remaining basis" which then refers me to fill out form 4797.

@Chris @Chris Mason and Thomas S. thanks for the prompt response.Can you guys also comment on the income tax obligations on my side as well for either options?

Mike,As several posters have commented it depends on the market, your level of sophistication as an investor, how much work you are willing to put into the selling process, etc. and I very much agree with the comment about agents needing to add value.In fact, I would say that if you are willing to do the work; price it right, stage the house, market it properly, promptly return calls - as the owner you can do this yourself and just pay the selling agent (if one is involved).

As an aside, I did have an electrician go through the home when we bought to assess any safety issues- we identified about $1000 worth of repairs we promptly took care of. 

You can easily find an investor who will tell you whatever you want to hear and then promptly boot your tenants.

Under that section, the landlord shall maintain the premises in compliance with all applicable provisions of the municipal code and shall promptly make any and all repairs necessary to fulfill this obligation.You may be wondering, what does that have to do with smoke alarms?

From what I've seen on Google maps, the neighborhood is tidy, and the homeowners have paid promptly for years.    

Rob Willis,I contacted(via web page) Renters Warehouse because they said they would do a free valuation of my rental.That prompted a non-stop barrage of emails and phone calls wanting me to use their servicesand at no point did they bring up helping with the free evaluation of my rentals value.