@Eric Winkler I haven't reached out for a variety of reasons, maybe circumstances changed and I no longer require your services?

Local government is NOT "Big Government", there is a distinction between these 2. 

In some cases, we give them a 60-day notice but in this circumstance, we would stick to what the law requires.

The current use of the property as a two-family dwelling significantly impacts its value and marketability, which is distinct from single-family homes.The initial appraisal comparing your property to single-family homes is likely an oversight, as multifamily properties are evaluated differently due to factors like rental income potential and investor interest.

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of terrible landlords out there, but deciding that you are victim of life's circumstances certainly won't improve your situation. 

Under no circumstances should the tenant ever burn scrap lumber in a fireplace.

It scares me thinking about trying the Airbnb route but this area has two distinct tourist seasons in the summer and winter so it might be worth it for at least some of the units.

The northland (as north of the river is often called) is also a burgeoning home to massive data centers including one built by Facebook’s parent Meta and also has charming and distinctive downtowns including North Kansas City and Parkville.

If you can't make a distinction, then you haven't defined your criteria well enough yet.

It’s true that while the 10% down payment for a second home sounds appealing, the fact that rate adjustments are now similar makes the distinction less about cost and more about strategy.A few years ago, I helped a couple in San Diego navigate this exact decision.