Hiring random property managers off of Thumbtack sounds ridiculously stupid though.

You may be better off refinancing the properties you do own to accomplish things.

How do I go about finding those who'd rather just collect the insurance money then sell it off at a discount?  

i loved their videos and i did contact them, but am worried as some have suggested that they pawn you off to juniors and that their response is very slow.

Hello, Do I have to disclose my Massachusetts Salesperson License when buying an off-market property for investment purposes?

I just don't want to come off as totally unreasonable and that the first leak could partially be paid by me.  

The brokerage doesn't matter as much unless you are selling off market and they can share within their office.

Why not take his name off the LLC and put it in your name now while the LLC has $0 of value (or whatever nominal amount your articles of organization or operating agreement say that you contributed)?

The buyer may pay off the remaining balance at any time without penalty.2.

If they can afford to stay, chances are they need to refinance and get the X name off the loan.