It is a bad idea to make investment decisions where a key part of your return is dependent on decisions that are entirely out of your control.

They have some significant fees and they take control of the asset but it might be worth your time. 

@Erich Henson we've been in business 24 years as a PMC.While what you propose logically makes sense, most property owners are NOT logical about their rentals.Who is going to control pricing?

And I need to do better at striking a convo, instead of letting the other person (the a**holes) control the flow of it! 

Summer time, rates are higher as these guys are busy, so they tend to throw out big "if they pay great" numbers to control their business flow.I agree, if it's there and it was working, it needs to be fixed.   

Reposting my response from that other thread you had here again:Going to say this be great care as it is emotionally difficult to process, speaking from experience.

This is a grind for sure, but you will thank your future self 5 years down the road when you actually have control of your time (which essentially is the reason people seek financial independence). 

Instead of explaining that they haven't planned the work out to that level of detail yet and getting back to you with answers they don't want to admit they can't answer on the spot and respond with frustration because they don't know how to handle the situation and are emotionally immature.

As far at MTR, I would probably look at somewhere with growing population, strong economy, diverse industries within a 2 hour drive where you have more control.

I would not rely on the alimony unless the X is talked and supplies you with his expectations.I would try to treat this as a business decision that can be emotional.