If the management fees stay in Sch-E, it is exposed to ordinary income both at Federal and state level, which is way higher than SE taxes of 9.55% (15.75-6.2 (personal social tax already maxed out)).2.

You also implied that we don't specifically price deals for our clients and the client's "rates and fees will be much higher".

The higher insurance premium required a higher escrow payment which the original borrower didn’t let me know.  

The better the rates, lenders generally want to see more experience, higher credit, occupancy and DSCR requirements. 

Higher-quality areas attract tenants who are more reliable and tend to take better care of the property.

it's very difficult to manage from a distance,  if you decide to keep it, i highly recommend to higher one.I live in SC, when i lived in CT i managed my units, once I left I got a PM.

If you aren’t saving the money up to buy another property chances are nothing will pay a higher rate than paying it towards your mortgage.

We are always priced under the market average for properties, as we prefer a slightly higher occupancy rate over a higher nightly price.  

While @Phillip Austin mentioned Raleigh is a higher returns its just very much a appreciation market, you will not find rentals that cashflow, so depending on your goals its a good or bad market.

Of course, if it is a higher end flip in an expensive area, a professional designer may be necessary.