Any tips or advice before I dive into this process?

Think about what would make your rentals more attractive than what’s already available—whether it’s high-end amenities, themed experiences, or a community-focused approach.If you’re open to chatting, I’d be happy to brainstorm ideas or connect you with people who have experience in this space, only know a few but happy to make any intros I can to help you out. 

You think working harder equals making more money.

They accept it as a cost of there decision. 

Make a list of all four properties go once.

As well as making sure there is not a dominant agent in the area.

In general, parking is one of those things that is not exactly fun to deal with, but it makes a ton of money.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

But ya have to make some educated prognostications in life.Add this to the information your processing - What your talking about doing is eliminating around $4000 or interest expense (which is deductible anyway so really could be a real impact of eliminating $2800 or so) of debt in exchange for paying over $10K in capital gains tax (don't forget possible state gains tax as well).  

I will always look at the air handler and make sure tenants are installing fresh filters (most neglect this item).