Be prepared to pay much more initially but it will reduce wear-and-tear, cut down on cleaning costs, and you could even learn to install it yourself to cut costs.

Additionally, we had a wiring issue where power was cut to one side of the condo which I feel may be the from the rodents chewing.In total, I have had my maintenance contractor in there twice to make sure all openings are sealed in addition to fixing the wiring.  

Which equates to heirship issues, leins from the city for keeping the grass cut, interest in those leins depending on how old they are, and a host of other potential hiccups. 

However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated this restriction starting in 2018.

I would say if dems take house and senate and negate the trump tax cuts that will have a very large negative impact on small businesses who are a big driver In the economy.No matter what, 2020ish timeframe expect a decline in home values and economy

You have to cut costs.

(Law moves slowly, almost lugubriously, so anything newer than a decade or two is sometimes the cutting edge!)

Yeah, I’d cut him loose, he certainly doesn’t have your interest in mind.  

I know if you go straight to a rental the taxes will go up about 3x the amount and really cut into any cash flow.

Then split the profit however you want to cut it.