He is a realtor that I previously purchased a small portfolio from and therefore had a good professional relationship.

Meanwhile, Greensboro’s market saw a steady influx of tech professionals that helped support solid appreciation.

But the only strategic thing about them is that you need to keep good records and hire a tax professional who knows how to maximize the tax savings from things you already paid for. 

This will lead to many of the professionals in the same industries who already are not doing that well to fall out of competition and hence be "replaced'.

It was listed by a realtor that I previously purchased a small portfolio from and therefore had a good professional relationship.

-I hired a new property management company (@Todd Burton and IPM THANK YOU!)

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Easy value add because my girlfriend is a professional photographer. 

Building good relationships with tenants and professionals while planning for future scaling opportunities can also help you grow sustainably.Good luck!

We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.