I just listed my last property for sale, a fourplex in Pocatello, because now I focus more on commercial RE and syndications to be a true passive investor and not deal with tenants and repairs.

It seems a traditional sale gobbles up half of it in closing costs.We refinanced early last year, and another refi would cost ~$5k, plus w/ the LTV, I don't think the numbers work out just right.Too bad we were too naive to even consider those offers when they were handed to us.

lastly I think the sellers in these areas are far more sophisticated than inner city rust belt property owners about values..

I closed on one in SC last month and just completed this future booking conversion process.Firstly, I would like to double down on everything Andrew Steffens mentioned 1000%.

If passive income and ease of management matter more than squeezing out every last dollar of equity, a turnkey property could be a great move for you.

Last year January MN enacted the biggest # of changes all were added details and raised the bar of requirement for Landlords, including some specifically detailing how a listing must be detailed.

Last year it went from $99 to $149. 

If you can get the first month, last month, and a deposit, even better.

For the last 4 years in AZ, I have been a home inspector.

Our lease contains a clause stating the security deposit cannot be used for the last month's rent. 3.