Pursuing a SFR in the fashion I mentioned above would be more amicable, but this depends on your ability to enter.   

Highly depends on the particular community. 

Places like San Antonio might present more favorable cap rates, from what I read in Forbes recently.Refinancing could free up equity if today’s loan terms are more attrative, though that depends on current interest rates and the property’s updated value.

I can suggest some other areas as well depending on where you guys are looking. 

So its really all depends right.

Not a silly question at all but the answer depends on a few factors.

I completely understand your frustration — property management can be a hit or miss depending on the company.

Lending options will look different depending on your answer.

@William Causey depends on the transaction and the parties involved.Agree with @Dennis McNeely on some of the transaction costs.A different issue though is with an Assignment, the buyer gets to see what you paid for the property.

Hey @Matthew Ferguson ...That depends if you're thinking of going the LTR route in the city of St.