Maybe the landlord works a normal job on top of landlording or otherwise has a lot going on.  

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Congrats - beautiful job on the porch

@Don Konipol  Don talk about a book on this subject by I think its Jimmy Napier which was written years ago But Don says its the bible I personally have not read it As I got my education working for a HML in Oakland CA and got on the job training as it where .He was a legend and I was very fortunate to find my way to his company and then eventually end up running it.

While it's true that if the seller entered into a contract with a new buyer and wanted the same title company to provide escrow and title services that title company may want the release signed for their own internal audits, there would be no reason seller and new buyer couldn't just retain a different title company to handle the job.

I wonder if rent control laws will be easing anytime soon in this city - other than capping rent prices, I don't think they do anything to help improve the quality of rentals.

the opposite  call mortgage companies and apply for a job. 

Also, you are not buying at a premium and can allow the property to appreciate if that said area is historically improving. 

After some minor maintenance projects and improvements, have had very few issues and cashflow has been slightly better than expected.

Investing in curb appeal, such as landscaping improvements, can make a significant difference.