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I have three right now that its time to get rid of as they do not fit our model nor do I want to take the time to continue to manage these (even with a PM).

Successful individuals must learn to accept uncertainty, maintain a flexible mindset, and continue to invest.

With that, I'll continue to use them as my PM.

I know it seems like a tough task, but can you spend a few more months or a year while you continue to learn to really tighten the budget or find ways to earn a little extra to start from a stronger position?

And so the cycle continues, and the standard of living in capitalist societies steadily improves... at least in markets where new construction is allowed.

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After five years, I am willing to buy the other owner out or they could stay in and continue earning and enjoying the property. 

<<< Correct, that is exactly what I am referring THIS IS your tradeoff most of the time when using turnkey companies AND WILL CONTINUE to be your tradeoff even when using a realtor IF YOU DON'T VERIFY YOUR NUMBERS. 

I use the lease feature from Rocket Lawyer as it's part of my tools stack from Baselane - my banking/bookkeeping/tenant management platform.