The test where one uses there head for more then a neck weight or hat holder.Your spot-on. 

My properties in 2 states account for about 80% of my cash flow, but the 4 SFH I have in Birmingham account for only 20%.I don’t want to sell as I’ll incur lots of tax (as they were part of a 1031 in the past), but wonder any strategies like seller finance, etc that could possibly result in higher returns on these properties.I am curious what other BP landlords do when a few properties in their portfolio aren’t pulling their weight….Thanks!

The 2nd pic shows the same wall but from the other side and the 3rd pic shows the 2 doors need to be taken outHe said it'll run $1800 to do this and smooth everything out so it looks nice and gives us the space but if there is weight beam in the middle, then the costs may be a little moreThanks

I've had Jose Lozano at Best Conracting and Remodeling do some lighter work for me over the past couple of months. 

However, it's best to have a long list of issues that need fixing rather than one or two, as that would pull more weight in the courtroom.

I think the charm of an historic home out weights these issues...

It would depend on laws in your municipality, but if you are going to allow pets in your unit, here are a few thoughts: are you going to have a size/weight restriction, and possibly a restriction on breed type? 

The weightings and note rates will matter a lot here.

.- I get what you mean about knowing your market, but we are all nerds here at bp while the average person is just trying to get into real estate or make some moves to help their financial situation so when they see an "expert" say something it carries weight.

We get light weight ones and wash them about every 30 days or as needed.