We are in the top 10 fastest growing big cities right now, so families and singles are constantly flying in to check out the area.Raleigh allows short term rentals if you apply for a license.

The buyer's agent, though excellent, was new and unsure how to handle the situation.

No but you could create an excel macro to do multiple properties at once - also the numbers that someone provides to me I take with a grain of salt anyways. 

Collin and Michael both gave excellent advice.

A revocable trust offers excellent estate planning benefits but provides limited liability protection and no tax advantages, while irrevocable trusts provide stronger protection but less flexibility.

Little Rock, Arkansas, is an excellent market for real estate investment.

It sounds like you are overly confident in your Excel spreadsheets..... 

Sounds you have definitely worked hard to make those stay in good shape and steady tenants, which is excellent!

@Christopher Leet, I can recommend an excellent realtor who works with investors and is an investor. 

I've talked to a few plumbers and even a plumbing engineer about it and they all are a little stumped.That is an excellent suggestion about something to dissolve 1-2x a year!!