Technology has changed significantly, but this has always been a hospitality business.

With markets adapting to changing economic conditions, now is the time to explore innovative investment strategies.

I think you are looking at the wrong places, insulating the floor wouldn't change much. 

And if you have been keeping people's contact info, you could pass that on to him as well so he can send out a change of ownership letter.it's just going to depend on the specific property and the specific buyer that wanders along.

Funded it myself to prove concept that seller financing is better than long-term rental ownership.

Plus if you are in MA, you will be close enough that if you ever have any issues it's a short drive to the property.  

I currently live in San Diego, Ca. but have been looking in the midwest, mainly Iowa, Indiana and Ohio, for properties.Hey Janet, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

Quote from @Nicholas Foy: Has anyone ever had to deal with a rental being broken into and vandalized?

Ever had a property turn into a goldmine after a rebrand?

Also who ever is representing you can just go direct to the title company and request they send out mutual release instructions ( which they do all the time) your not being represented very well by your agent.