Conversely, On homes I have wanted to expand,  I have removed closets from bedrooms in order to label these as studies or offices, so that I could build additions that are labelled "bedrooms" (customized to my needs),  in order to avoid the requirements of expanding a 2 car garage to a 3 car garage (a local requirement when building beyond 4 bedrooms).  

This could unlock capital while keeping your investments diversified and avoiding immediate tax hits.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

20+ yrs. ago we avoided Section 8, primarily due to the disparity in rents from private that Section 8 Housing rents appeared to be nearly 20% less than private rents. 

You are'nt saving money (or time or avoiding stress) by self managing. 

It's easier for an investor to stay committed to the plan and avoid change orders than it is a regular homeowner.

So we can all avoid them) and I'd say:"You were hired to get these Tenants out of my Property!

That includes notifying MLS compliance and reaching out to your broker, who will have three days to correct the situation.I’m sure we both want to avoid unnecessary delays and headaches.

This dedication can help you avoid becoming part of the 70%-80% of new agents who leave the industry within their first couple of years.

If you are only looking to create a trust to avoid probate, you could probably hire an attorney to make a revocable trust.