We do get a better fee/split structure, and that's a fair trade for the extra work of managing a large investor base and it's associated extra accounting and tax reporting overhead.I also find the advice in the OP to be contradictory. 

It rents for $1950 and is more of an appreciation play because I like the area. 

Im able to find great cash flow here and over the last 5 years we have seen appreciaiotn play as well. 

I don't know if this is in play for you or not... but it could also help explain the significant jump in taxes if it applies.I would start off with a call the appraiser and discuss the situation.  

That’s a pure cash flow play - monthly interest payments hitting your bank account is a great feeling!

We make over double the fair market rent. with zero collection issues and turn overs that are simply hire the made to go clean..

Once I’ve confirmed who they (allegedly) are (of the latest wave,) I often call back multiple times, and when I get a live answer, I play music - only then do they get the point.

The thing I am working on now is getting all of my pieces together to understand the roles each person will play in my business.

I want to buy it as a long term play.

Very fair questions raised here.