The study could also identify the opportunity to capture additional benefits such as dispositions, and repair and maintenance expenditures.

I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

When you sell the property, and access the equity in the form of liquid cash, you make your profit. 

Quote from @Brandon Leffler:I may sell my condos in CA as the HoA's have climbed to 400$/mo I wouldn't sell your condos solely based on HOA fees being $400/mo.

Why'd you sell if it's so profitable?

Then, we would move on to another house and repeat, either keeping the former house as a rental, or selling it on a lease with option to buy arrangement.

It's ok to sell properties.

I am planning on selling my Condo in Tulum, and looking to buy a fixer upper in westchester.

The "retire off of real estate" crowd on the internet mostly spouts nonsense or has something to sell. 

I would sell then buy in a better location.