Can you either rent out your current property if there’s been little/no appreciation, or sell it tax free?

If your experience has gone downhill since the merger, it may be worth switching to a more proactive manager—even if there's a cost involved.Before making the move, ask the new PM how they plan to improve visibility and fill your vacancy quickly.

The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

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.✅ This avoids wasting time screening unqualified tenants.3) Before Lease Signing (Final Step)✅ Run the background check before approving the tenant, so you can verify:Credit history & income stability Eviction & rental historyCriminal background (if applicable in your state)Final ThoughtThe best time is after the showing but before lease approval—this ensures you’re only screening serious applicants while minimizing wasted time and costs.

We used to hire a company to balance the chemicals and my costs were almost 2K per month.

It may make less cash flow/ per month but in may cases in the long run after PM fees and Repair costs, many times it turns out similar.   

(wisconsin)How can I best position myself in this deal where the lender is comfortable and we have a solid prefab, but also workable to where I can keep my sale price competitive and build costs down.This lot is within spitting distance of the lake.

For a single property, a strong umbrella insurance policy may offer sufficient protection at a lower cost.

I ended up doing that in 2021 and found properties that have made me money rather than costing me money every month.