If you want to shower me w/advice on my specific scenario:2x Duplexes4% Mortgage Rates / Very small loansMixture of LTR/MTR/STRActive Income (not very passive)Net Income around $24,000 in totality (however my books are a mess and am currently working with someone to CLEAN THEM UP so I can get a clearer picture)Would you a) hold; b) sell and open a franchise or other business venture ?

Do these companies typically handle tasks such as cleaning and furnishing, or would I need to arrange for those separately?

Wow what a gas and the power of cell phones!!

The rise of FAANG+Nvidia stock is giving lot more buying power to some tech employees although layoff is also widespread. 

When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”R.E.I Christopher McCann

Keeping even a very small accommodation five star clean is dirty work.

Says this pad split will get you $7k per month but isn't including mortgage, vacancies, minor cleanings etc. 

The power of networking was put on full display as one of the biggest takeaways from the event was showing that your potential is unlimited with the right team and goals in mind.

The only problem we had was that the installer did not clean the floors as well as he should have in one of the installs and there were some spots where you could see debris was under the flooring.

The agent you spoke to is probably referring to the crazy boom of the covid years where buyer's literally had zero negotiating power.