As to the quandary posed by the OP: The root of the issue is that it basically sucks to be an RE investor these days.

The only issue with seller finance and resale is if they don't want to receive a payoff in short order, then they should include a pre-payment penalty. 

Those can indicate poor management, deferred maintenance, difficult and expensive upkeep like ocean front which will bring up issues with rising oceans, insurance, and hurricanes. 

Not sure it will come through but I wanted to check in this forum how others have handled issues with incompetent property management companies.Thanks, What did the property management company do that makes you feel like they should pay you $4,000?

It's not a giant burden right now, but with AI and duplication posts, it's becoming much easier to spam overall.I still find the biggest 'issue' on the Forum is what we've already talked about - the failure of most new members to use the search feature before asking the same question that has been asked over and over again.

Hi, I'm looking to get into the Phoenix area - Did you ever rectify your PM issue?

I am experiencing similar issues with time of year being the main culprit.

If you set up this new endeavor, the 10 cabin property, improperly you take the chance that things don't transfer and possible future legal issues. 

Haven't had any issues, but I am worried about liability should something happen like a fire. 

So, communication and assignment issues, as well as not being able to explain the maintenance issues and the required work.3) Proper documentation and quality of work issues.