We often say you want to retain the surface rights to run with the land. 

I have personally observed that being an active investor grows your money much faster as well.

Then you can decide if you want to retain as a rental property (my plans) and/or sell it when the market heats up.  

However; the costs are high to retain all the personnel needed, etc.

This means you retain the tax benefit of claiming active losses now without converting future passive income into active income.4.

I consider her a friend but I was thinking about retaining another agent.

Add in demand for the land itself, increase in the younger generation aiming for household formation, in-migration to Florida from retirees or from other relocations, and your observation is spot on.

Hi Theresa, based on everything I've observed with the way they live with their dog, I think you're absolutely right.

I added value to the deal by retaining the 3 long-term tenants on the upper level, providing immediate cash flow, while planning upgrades to their units to justify future rent increases.

I added value to the deal by retaining the 3 long-term tenants on the upper level, providing immediate cash flow, while planning upgrades to their units to justify future rent increases.