Actually, I can't say that, I am still surprised that the Real Estate market here in Toledo, OH is maintaining a strong and healthy presence. 

That way, you can build a healthy passive, or active income subject to capital gains tax.DepreciationDepreciation recapture happens when you sell a property.

I'm more conservative in my approach but I'd say you at least need to have enough for the down payment, closing costs, etc. plus a healthy reserve so that you can cover a vacancy of a few months as well as the ability to cover the costs of any unexpected maintenance and/or capital expenditures.

The soil from the barren backyard has all washed towards the foundation I'm sure contributing to the termite issue.

Keep in mind the type of soil. 

@Cristin Rakestraw at Mynd Management, we strive to provide real estate investors with happy homes and healthy investments. 

You are in a healthy predicament with many options! 

I think you can implement a healthy mix of both exit strategies. 2)I have no input on this point but I just think it is really cool concept.

With that being said, I do have bank accounts for each property with healthy reserves. 

Simple removal could cost $3500 but if there is leaking into the soil it could cost $10k-$20k easily is my understanding.Does this make this a potential seller financing deal?