There is math required.If the title insurer is removed from the equation, that's one less mouth to feed (no % remittance to the insurer would be due) plus a lot of admin and post-closing work would be saved. 

Switching from window units to central HVAC can bring some good things, like the chance to charge higher rents, attract more tenants, make tenants happier, and increase your property's overall value.

If he does a mediocre job and makes $83k as Air DNA projected, he will barely break even, but if he believes in himself and is willing to put the money where his mouth is, he can improve the performance and maybe make $93k or $103k gross. 

Found it through word of mouth and networking.

This left a slightly bitter taste in my mouth, but I'm not sure if I approached it in the wrong way. 

On the other hand, many sponsors get new business by word of mouth from existing investors (and want this to continue).

Nothing in advertising can beat word-of-mouth.

Move to the city and do it all yourself then.or just buy turnkey...Our job is offering a service and getting paid for that service.Seems like folks these days aren't after "the cake and eating it too" lolThey want me to feed it to them and wipe their mouth after they are done.Maybe even offer a glass of milk afterward also... 

I wish you a happier life brother, sometimes the bigger picture is worth paying attention to 

All three properties did very well financially.I’m now retired and in all honesty we could not be happier.