For the average investor with a high W2, the nicer asset strategy will win in the long run since the C class buildings require so much more brain power and focus.

This allows me more purchasing power and I still have peace of mind being able to see the property as I am just starting out and want to learn more, (rather than leave it to a management company).3.

You seem to missing the point here, the NAR is one of the most powerful lobby groups in the country and this erodes that power.

My concern is their power.  

A HH/STR can be powerful in the right market.

My husband has become extremely stressed and disheartened by the situation, to the point where he no longer wants to work with this partner or on the property.The property is divided into two units: the main unit is nearly complete, but the mother-in-law unit is still under construction.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I think most of them are too immature and just don't want the responsibilities of growing up, like paying rent, power, food...  

Funny thing is your opinion in those posts is extremely aligned with mine, it's more the approach where I cringe and go...

I say it's time it liquidate 50%-75% of that portfolio, yes that's right 75% because that's only way to gain access to that full equity "power" potential.