Her unit needs to be improved or I fear that the costs to fis it up will grow without decent maintenance.

Will look to refi next year and get all our cash back (have 1 year left on generous seller financing)Failure: still battling a tenant eviction industrial property, costing me money (I can afford) but time and my energy (not a great use)A ha moment: just to focus on higher equity slugs into fewer deals, the law firm is #1 for me2025 goal: complete exit, closing Jan 9, keep making offers, grow the law firm with less billables

I used to go to them all the time with my dad growing up and have gone to several as an adult.

Medford (North Boston) happens to be a low supply/high demand market so I absolutely need to get more comfortable with consistent rent increases but those increases need to be researched and in line with the market. 

There is zero demand from owner occupants and little to no demand from local investors. 

Quote from @Itay Heled: I manage nearly 400 rentals and demand is high.

You didn't save 40% you spent X that could have been used for marketing or growing your business

As I grow I will hire a virtual assistant to take a few more tasks off my plate to allow me to live the same lifestyle. 

Since COVID, the demand for cash actually increased, so this is a recession resistant play.

It keeps things professional while giving you room to grow your expertise.I admire your perspective on keeping your parents’ resources separate from your own—it’s smart to want to succeed on your own terms.