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Have you considered selling the home with seller financing/subject to as an alternative way to gain income/ unlock equity?

I use over the range microwaves in all my rentals; it's just one less appliance renters need to bring and gains huge real estate in small kitchens, and the microwaves are almost the same cost as the hoods any more.As for the countertops the spots that always get ruined are the areas exposed to moisture; the clear poly repels the moisture and binds the sawdust together in the particleboard.

This is either your time and gain the experience the difficult way or you pay a PM a substantial part of the rent.  

You may have to give some equity, but the network you will build and knowledge you will gain will outweigh the equity portion in my opinion. 

The thing is prices have increased and I don't know how much is left in the tank short term, besides the fact that capital gains are speculative in nature, like everywhere else.

Nevertheless, I'd list it on ALE Solutions and other insurance placement sites to see if you get any traction.

Great way to gain experience and ensure you're an expert in the local area, whether its your college town or your hometown that you intend to operate your business in.

The knowledge I am gaining and the connections I am making through Peter Harris are worth the split because I'm being taught the business by a professional.

However as the economy gains momentum with the reopening of the refinery, the prices of available properties on St Croix will quickly climb.