.- Alternatively, complete the repairs and sell at top market value, maximizing your return despite the short-term headaches.However, if the ARV is too low and won’t justify the $50K+ in repairs plus remote-management stress, You might be better offer selling now, even at a loss.

We happened to have just added some inventory in the Birmingham market. 

I don’t have a problem paying a couple grand to remove some of the just figure it out stage of learning and utilizing expertise of people that already do it. 

People in 1981/1982 were angry they were paying 18% interest.

If the item doesn't pay for itself in an acceptable period, we do not do it.

All that said, you shouldn't be seeing anything close to a 2x in expected property taxes unless you completely fumbled the ball on pulling the current SEV before purchase.A lot of people do their numbers based on what the current owner is paying or what Zillow shows.

HUGE time saver.Individual property accounting - keep track of how profitable (or not) each individual property (or unit) is.App for tenants - so they can look at their balance, make payments, report maintenance issues.Rental applications and tenant screening - Accept online rental applications and then run credit, criminal, eviction checks on them easily.Market your vacancies - getting a vacant unit filled with a good tenant as quick as possible is critical, and good software will help you market those vacancies. 

Your house is nearly market-ready, but a few final touches will make it truly shine.

Assuming you are in America, many overseas markets are attractive.

I have some cash for a down payment, excellent credit, a well paying job and plenty of equity in my current residence.