I am able to do majority of the work involved and have been in trades for over ten years.

For example, we've recently taken over marketing internally because the property management company was not experienced enough in using the newer advertising methods we need to pursue.

So it helps keep the turnover lower.

And using the process buy a new property or properties that you also intend to hold for investment use.The issue for you might be that you purchased this property with the primary intent of selling. 

When you own a rental, you can depreciate the property over 27.5 years.

My name is Cesar and I am originally from Puerto Rico but have been living in Virginia for over 20 years.

I can't continue providing that service if the landlord takes over management.

At the same time, people who invest over the very long term seem to agree that focusing on the thing you know best results in the highest returns over time. 

I used to live in the lower mainland but invested where the numbers work like Vancouver Island or Northern BC.

There is no penalty for the tenant to end the lease at any time with a 30 day notice"...And the reason I did this is because it is very important to me, with small town circumstances and dynamics for my family in the town the rental is located in, that the tenant not be disrespectful or unfair in any way.