It helps to keep physically and mentally at top performance so the benefit I get far outweighs the cost.If someone makes 40k,50k a year then hard to build in those types of items.

Therefore does the profits still outweighs the potential tax increase ?

I do look at the background check seriously but smartmove is not a person so the automated formula can be outweighed by whatever else you have in front of you.

The disadvantages of condos far out weighs any advantages in this situation.

But since the tenant wants you to make improvements that perhaps make the unit geared towards a specific type of tenant, it isn't necessarily the best business move, although the fact that they are good tenants might outweigh this. 

And I believe to answer the OP question most investors aren’t selling because I think with the leveraging they have done they don’t have a ton of equity and the tax implications and fees of selling would outweigh the benefit of selling for any appreciation.

The pros just outweigh the cons for me here.

The feeling of regret that would come at the end of a long life because I came up short due to not working hard enough would far outweigh the regret of not having fun if life ended today.

I would explain to them (one time) why you're doing it and what the benefits are and how they outweigh the risks.

If you get something wrong handling a tenant the costs of litigation can far outweigh the savings not hiring a PM.If you qualify for 600k for one house why not look in a different market and buy more than one for the same loan amount?