This is another example of why it’s so important to have a good team of experts around you to offer options and discuss the consequences before making any decisions.  

This can inform decisions on rental pricing and future development. 

I would get the story from him before making a decision.

If you’re on a tighter budget, corrugated steel is a good compromise, offering a solid roof at a more affordable price, but just be aware that it might require a bit more upkeep down the line.Best of luck with the roofing decision.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.

And a little skepticism that the market would continue to grow at 5% or more on average (it's been ~7% average for the 8 years I've lived here)@Dave Foster I filled out the BP spreadsheet here for the sell or rent decision, and similar to you advice, selling and investing the profits in index funds performs only slightly below being a DIY landlord, making that seem an attractive option. 

She is President of American DataSearch. https://www.americandatasearch.com/Tenant ScreeningThis screening provides you with all the pertinent information you need to make informed decisions about your residential or commercial tenants.

We are for sure NOT going to have the tenant pay the previous owners directly, but instead pay us and we will make our decision from there.Thanks!

Never make bold design decisions when renting the unit.

so if you want more volume you need OPM. especially if you're doing a double close. given up some of the profit on one deal too close multiple deals is a better decision for the wholeseller.