A razor knife around it cutting the paint and some elbow grease usually get it moving, then address springs or weights on them plus some soap on side helps it slide. 

Cut neat holes that are easy to patch.

You are cutting this really close.

But higher interest rates and tough markets can cut returns.

I'd suggest not noting things like "stabbed coach with a knife" and instead "7" long cut in left cushion of couch" and "4 sq ft area of carpet under den window coated in an unknown substance that stained the carpet". 

Something that cuts through the noise and provides me with the essential metrics necessary to assess the quality of a potential investment quickly and efficiently.I'm open to suggestions and advice from those who have navigated similar paths.

This cuts down on a 25 year old bringing a bunch of 21/22 year olds. 

As we all know, interest rates have been very high these past years (7.5%-7.7%), and there are rumors that the FED are looking to cut the interest rates in 2024.

Also, SU has been building or buying up properties for students, which does cut into the student rental market.

Kind of to saving your foot by cutting off your hand!