Since you’re considering selling your business, this could be a way to put your capital to work without taking on the headaches of being a landlord.Right now, you’re at a decision point, and a few key factors will shape your next steps:Leverage vs.

It's been more than two years, and it's just been a headache.

We lost a 3% interest rate but sold future maintenance and repair headaches.

Headaches upon headaches.

Now they’re not just selling a property—they’re getting a custom solution that benefits them without the headache of trying to squeeze top dollar out of a market that won’t finance it.Now, the structure:You operate on today’s valuation ($448K).They get a down payment that works for you and satisfies their need for cash now.You carry the property, increase rents, and refi in 2-3 years at $700K+.At refi, they get a kicker—a share of the upside—making them feel like they got the better deal.Why does this work?

Most landlords don’t go looking for a property manager until they’re dealing with an issue—tenant headaches, late rent, maintenance problems—so your marketing should focus on providing solutions, not just listing your services.Marketing Strategy: Combined or Separate?

Boiled down it's the idea of owning RE without any of the theoretical "headaches" of owning it - you don't have to come up with all the funds for purchase; you don't have to manage it; you don't have to unclog toilets; ETC.

It will probably save you a lot of time and headaches to go that route.

I live in a lower-income area, so I figure that the better tenants you will get with a safe house, the ongoing safety the tenants feel, and the lowered risk of a break-in (when occupied or vacant getting ready to lease), and reduced headaches/vacancy/potential damage are worth the marginal up-front cost of having it installed.

Personally, I'd look for C+ or B neighborhood in Cleveland could offer decent cash flow with fewer headaches.