A lot of people new to the business are rushing to leave their 9 to 5, but they could learn a lot from you and your husband.

I leave a few bucks in the checking account. 

I view this last point as an advantage, because it leaves me open to any market and forces me to build a hands-off system.

Sounds like it could generate some good monthly income, but it could also be a hassle being that far away and only 1 property.Yes, but we have friends in Fairhope that manage rental properties so we aren't as concerned about that. 

Do a FNMA/FHLMC cashout refi up to a loan amount that leaves your monthly cashflow at an amount you are comfortable with. 

After nearly 3 years of operating history, I'm concerned that the properties are not performing well enough to warrant continuation of the venture, and I'm considering selling.

They may be more emotionally concerned, but that doesn't mean they are better at the job.Why are millionaires and billionaires using financial managers, property managers, nannies, and maids? 

After receiving these funds, he and his partner has completely disappeared, leaving us with no communication or updates for over 2.5 years.

Is there any concern that the local government would ever ban short term rentals altogether?

DM us if you'd like some 1-on-1 assistance.Hi, Drew, actually I asked about the Sentinel Fund, for a friend and came on BP to ask professional if its legit or not, and now I put this post to go "fishing" for the right team to build, I do thank you for your concern for not being taken advantage of, but thats what this platform is for, to find, hopefully, a real estate agent, property manager etc. when I say fishing- someone that will take the TIME to ASK the right questions and actually has the experience to prove what they can do, have done and will do for you!