When it comes to selling properties, I firmly believe in maintaining transparency throughout the process.Let me share some insights and experiences regarding this important aspect.● Resident Impact.

A lot of lenders used to apply 35% for expenses, but in the last several years, the numbers for supplies, labor, utilities, taxes, etc… have increased significantly.Also take into account the age, occupancy and how has the property been maintained, this will affect the expenses too

Otherwise, I am the guy who answers questions, texts guests etc.The key to self management is setting things up and maintaining.

Also, can I stipulate in the lease that the tenant has to maintain the lawn and shovel the driveway and walkways, or am I required to pay a vendor?

You need to properly maintain all this structure or it just gives a false sense of security.Secondly, why all cash? 

Your partners become your advocates, your network grows naturally, and your opportunities multiply.As you keep scaling up, think about how to maintain those personal touches.

Brett, can you add to this DST "trust account", ie if I sell multiple properties in 2-4 transactions, can they be maintained in the same trust?

Quote from @Dalton Summers: Hope this helps. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4735.24(A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when earnest money connected to a real estate purchase agreement is deposited in a real estate broker's trust or special account, the broker shall maintain that money in the account in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement until one of the following occurs:(1) The transaction closes and the broker disburses the earnest money to the closing or escrow agent or otherwise disburses the money pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement.(2) The parties provide the broker with separate written instructions that both parties have signed that specify how the broker is to disburse the earnest money and the broker acts pursuant to those instructions.(3) The broker receives a copy of a final court order that specifies to whom the earnest money is to be awarded and the broker acts pursuant to the court order.(4) The earnest money becomes unclaimed funds as defined in division (M)(2) of section 169.02 of the Revised Code and, after providing the notice that division (E) of section 169.03 of the Revised Code requires, the broker has reported the unclaimed funds to the director of commerce pursuant to section 169.03 of the Revised Code and has remitted all of the earnest money to the director.

We have a disabled son and can’t maintain full-time residence there so that’s why we’re selling.

You'll be able to maintain most of your capital and you'll learn a lot of useful skills.