The job market is growing along with the population.

After some travel over the past few years, I find myself back in Boston with a job that could shape up to be pretty okay in the long run. 

I don't let tenants paint anything because they largely do a crappy job, and I don't negotiate anything on rent.

Yes, I agree with others on the tech portion.

If you are return-driven, I would suggest investing in start-up companies, like tech businesses, etc.

Realtors here do a very good job of listing props for what they will really sell for..

Maybe the landlord works a normal job on top of landlording or otherwise has a lot going on.  

Congrats - beautiful job on the porch

@Don Konipol  Don talk about a book on this subject by I think its Jimmy Napier which was written years ago But Don says its the bible I personally have not read it As I got my education working for a HML in Oakland CA and got on the job training as it where .He was a legend and I was very fortunate to find my way to his company and then eventually end up running it.

While it's true that if the seller entered into a contract with a new buyer and wanted the same title company to provide escrow and title services that title company may want the release signed for their own internal audits, there would be no reason seller and new buyer couldn't just retain a different title company to handle the job.