I had to replace a stairwell because the runners (which is what the tread sits on) were getting warped.

The one good thing about being here is that it forces you to look elsewhere which suddenly makes endless market options available...though now comes the trouble of which market to choose.

You can lookup endless stories of poorly self-managed properties on this forum, that's the best future seller of a property to deal with.Don't transfer to an LLC, you won't be able to get a conventional loan.

Let C get the loan, and you manage, for a fee.An endless number if option if you are willing to let go of the notion thst you have to receive all the benefits. 

bls.gov is a great site for endless information. 

Welcome to BP, Barry.Explore the site and learn all you can handle as there's endless REI data here.

Opportunities are endless. 

Endless info here so have at it!

Just say hi and they'll tell you.Same applies for marathon runners in general and Notre Dame alumni in Illinois!

(oh yea, there will be a new mayor by the end of the year...but no worries, all of the front runners seem real estate investor friendly.)Best of luck!