And how long did it take to sell.

Providing relocation assistance to tenants, for example, if I want to sell the property or move back in - this can range from one month's rent to thousands of dollars (e.g tenant has a disability, minor children, elderly it will cost you more), depending on the city.

Plus I may also sell some of my least favorite fields that I would want to 1031 into investment properties.  

Ultimately the pictures combined with the location are what sells it.You want to avoid HOAs at all costs.

Mark our contractor and groundskeeper will get 30% if we sell standing trees.  40% if we sell finished lumber.

Robert Lane, best real estate agent so far I Know Keep or sell comes down to performance of the investment.

If you have large equity gain, things are fine (and you can ride it out or simply sell).

You'll learn what contractors are good at such repairs, and eventually people will start bringing you "problem properties" with that issue.Another related idea: contact a good local realtor and ask them if they know of any on or off market properties that would be a hard sell for most buyers. 

Lastly and before you think I am going to sell you a training program that cost thousands of dollars.  

If you have family get them involved...sell FB marketplace and eBay for a year and they can do that from home.