I've been running the numbers on different properties using a variety of online calculators for properties that I initially thought looked like there may be potential.

That's a potential of 5 - 6 months where the tenant doesn't have to pay me a single dime and will be squatting in my house for free.

You can call it lazy, but perhaps also they don't have the resources to take on the potential number of small cases like this.

.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying  a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?

I know that my *least profitable* "door" right now nets $518.51 every month (I just checked), and that's a number I'm satisfied with relative to the amount of work I'd have to do to improve it, and I'd hazard most people who are door collectors aren't making anywhere near that kind of money on probably their best units.  

The seller will lose some rent, potentially incur costs to evict, possibly costs to clean out the units depending on your sales agreement.

If your property manager is not listed as an additional insured, they may not be covered under your policy in the event of an incident on your property, leaving both of you potentially exposed to liability.It can save you money.If your property manager is not added to your insurance policy as an additional insured, they may be forced to purchase their insurance policy to protect themselves.

I know it seems difficult to turn down the potential income from this lease, but be patient, renting season is just around the corner.

It appears to hold much year round potential with the right tactics and tools.

The multi-family scene here is pretty great, with good cash flow and appreciation potential.