How is the fee structure?

In San Jose I think that lowers the school fees cost/taxes etc.

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Another option is to hire independent inspectors or even handymen whom you can pay a flat fee for every time they inspect your house.

Vrbo has free price automation software.I use Excel for book keeping.I don't pay for any third party software, not really needed on 1 or 2 properties.I charge a little extra for cleaning fee than actual cleaning costs.

Worst case you can transfer the money from the current custodian into Fidelity and back and forth it would just create work for you and possible wiring fees....

The fees associated with the exchange could offset the tax savings, but it’s a viable option if you plan to continue investing in real estate.

You’ll eat it on fees with HELOCS on investment properties.

Operating Expenses includes taxes, vacancy, utilities, insurance, maintenance, and management fee.

Do your management deals give you your large stake with zero or very low capital of your own in addition to a management fee?