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In addition, you will not be relying on the legislature to continue to protect safe unpermitted units.  

People just need to have more insurance and legal experience to deal in this issue and you can't rely on your hired property manager.

., totally understand why you are wanting to get out of dealing with tenants and being a landlord. 

Impossible You do not state the source of funds but let’s go with probably the cheapest option of a cash out refi (note this relies on having equity to do so)

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Have about $2k of profits sitting in a checking account solely for my rental ($4k total with SD).When can/should I take the excess profits out and invest them?

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Double check on permits if the previous owners has done a remodel.Do not rely on agents representation.Do not work with a dual agency as a buyer, the agents first commitment is to the sellers.Allow at least a year of seasoning before determining the profits of an investment.Happy to share.