Also, my kids don't want to manage the rentals that I have now, but they could handle the Florida condo hotels.Thanks for your replys.

Just be mindful of the demands and challenges it entails.Best of luck with your venture!

They will also be able to handle any closings/title work.

The downside of growing a real estate portfolio beyond one’s readiness for the challenges.  

Can you change the kitchen hardware, door handles, paint and floors to get top rents. 

As such, some folks here can handle most of all the lingo, concepts and strategies making for fun and fantastic discussion.

I am wondering if anyone has been and this situation and has ideas on how to handle this.

(The Fed doesn't dictate mortgage rates)  Pray that Trump actually gets a handle on government spending.

The experience of the housing provider is going to be the real challenge to getting you a set of keys to move in with...they have to qualify, pass inspection, sign a bunch of paperwork, and finally lease up and send everything into LMH. 

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: I would have handled it pretty much exactly as you did, Chris.