Total monthly fees incurred over the loan term range from 3-9% for 6-month loans, 6-18% for 12-month loans

Bruce, the rental registration fee in Garland pays for inspectors that ONLY look at rental properties.

I agree with @Ned and @Chris   also don't fall for buying any monthly software subscription.   

The hoa fees for condos are very high compared to state side.

In the Seattle market, condoizing costs around 15K (survey, site plan, recording fees, legal fees, HOA creation and coaching from lawyer, setting up utility sub-metering if required).

If they want to keep the animal pay the lease break fee and find a place that takes pets.

I'm considering two options for my property and would appreciate some advice:Cash-Out Refinance and Then Sell: Cash-out refinance to access some of the equity, then sell the property to get the remaining equity.Sell the Property Directly: Skip the refinance and sell the property outright.My main concerns are:Fees: Are there more fees involved with doing a cash-out refi and then selling compared to just selling directly?

Get fee sheets or loan estimates from whichever 2-3 lenders you're considering and make an apples to apples comparison.

The PM fees are justified 2) I question if such units make sense as an investment.  

Hi Lisa - I am far from an expert on CA, but on the income I personally have a premium AirDNA subscription and start there.