But ya have to make some educated prognostications in life.Add this to the information your processing - What your talking about doing is eliminating around $4000 or interest expense (which is deductible anyway so really could be a real impact of eliminating $2800 or so) of debt in exchange for paying over $10K in capital gains tax (don't forget possible state gains tax as well).  

I just do all my bookings over airbnb, its too risky to go direct as the guests aren't covered by airbnb insurance.

We are a not for profit member community that has tons of networking events, educational seminars and vendors to help you in any journey you find yourself attracted to. 

Not certain if similar in your market, but in our market the payments often take around 90 days to start coming in (they'll get caught up on what is owed) so if not already aware of the payment schedule it may be worth looking at in case you aren't prepared to carry the mortgage for a few months past your vacancy period. 

A couple of years ago, I worked with an investor who never updated the contact information for the loan and the Bank call the seller (ex-wife), that day she was mad at her ex-husband and told the bank her ex allowed someone to steal their property from them and they got no money, she was kicked out of her house and there were strange people living there.This could all have been avoided if the investor did this process correct.Get educated, also I do not know your attorney but not many attorneys have the knowledge to do this process correctly. 

My wife and I are in the process of starting a stem education center and I have leased a 1,200 sqft space that is apt for that which is at an upcoming shopping area. 

I know, inflation and those aren't the same as today's dollars etc.

Agree that experience is the best education.

Most people aren't excited to pay extra for a sleeper sofa (lets be honest, there is no such thing as a comfortable SS) and if they pay more, they expect it to fully accommodate the number in the party.

I found that the phone numbers aren't always available or accurate, but it's worth a shot.