I opted to not go with Avantstay because I did not feel that they had much for protection for the owner if things should not go as smoothly.

Feel free to direct message me with more details so I can better assist you.

However, if you seem similar listings in your area and they're requiring tenants put utilities in their name, then you should feel more comfortable doing so.

@Kedric Naylor, feel free to say no.

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

I do have a silent investor, but when it comes to securing funding, it often feels like I’m navigating it alone.

A 1031 exchange allows you to defer not only the capital gains tax but also the depreciation recapture tax, which can be at a higher rate.If you have any further questions or need assistance with your 1031 exchange, feel free to reach out!

Feel free to message me if you want to chat about it

Financing seems to be tricky with IRA hence feel that its best to buy with self funding fully.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.