But, again, if you friends  in Indy know a thing or two about investing and can partner with you, where you both have a financial stake and they get "more" of the pie relative to their equity contribution in order to oversee the success, that would be the ideal scenario in my book.As for broadly in markets, both are considered pretty good.  

Ideally, I would like the old contractor to finish/fix his work that they did but Im not sure if it's worth the hassle given our time constraints.

Ideally, you have the terms for doing that outlined in your property management contract.

@Mitchell PetroskyHere is a structured approach to house hacking, including getting pre-approved for a loan, identifying an ideal investment property, building a trusted team, researching and making offers, managing the property effectively, and overcoming common challenges.

To succeed in Cleveland's short-term rental market, research local regulations, analyze potential locations, find ideal properties, build a network, plan renovations, stay connected with BiggerPockets, focus on modern bathrooms, cozy outdoor spaces, and practical amenities.Good luck!

I used to flip in FL before I moved out and looking to get back into it so this product seemed pretty ideal since interest only for the first 10 years.  

This surge in tourism and job creation makes now an ideal time to capitalize on the rising demand for both long- and short-term rentals. 

There's not a soul I deal with that is telling me things are normal, or okay.

Yes I think the refi is just not ideal as we would like to keep our low rate.

We have a few in Las Vegas, over in the southwest. 3 bedroom single family homes are the ideal property for the Las Vegas MTR market.