We grew them in an environment where nothing required to be earned, everything was given simply for having wanted it.

While Im not currently seeking distributions (we are in series B shares - those that participate in the upside and "may" accrue), they have made distributions and we are simply building another cash reserve.

My goal of refinancing was simply lowering our monthly spending to reallocate towards future investments.

but i hear ya. you do get what you pay for though and its not a race.. real estate is a long game and to me far more important to buy quality assets then taking 2 steps forward and 1 backward.. you may want to try both and see how they play out.. remote rehab simply is the most risky thing you can do in RE full stop.

NOPE I simply do not believe that is the case personally..   

I'm not converting my properties I am simply dabbling in the S8 realm of things.

If your contract states that "time is of the essence", you could have forfeited your right to break the contract and get your EMD back simply by not adhering to the dates specified in the contract.

I don' think anyone is suggesting that simply managing these 9 properties is enough.

Plumber confirmed that some DIY fixes are both bad for disposals and simply do nothing.Thoughts on this from you all?

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