It's not a great time to refi if you wanted the equity from it, but it sounds like you are going to trade this house to do the same thing again so why not keep it and do the same thing again since you are thinking you might need to go big on your personal residence next?

There are still materials and maybe some other specific trades, which you and your sons may not be able to do.* Ask that same real estate professional above, if it is worth doing the rehab, if you decide to sell?

New Hampshire only licenses certain trades like plumbing and electrical.

For those of us who depend on trades & services people, I seem to be more disillusioned as the rents are not keeping pace with the expenses.

If you day-trade or read the tea leaves for hot stock tips or play the ponies or simply put your money in index funds, do any of these things occupy your interest like real estate?

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

The law also imposes financial consequences for landlords who do not address maintenance problems in their rental properties.So, yes the local agent will be liable. 

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

@Michael Acosta With some of the trades there the few options know they have the market cornered.

We are continually working to make trading notes as easy and seamless as possible.