I have not personally held weight on the president dropping prices or increasing the prices.

People are crazed addicts for a single metric weight. 

Too many hawkish investors with loads of cash in these areas (I am a newbee only 2 years in )...

You'll need to have a registered agent in that state, but there are loads of companies that offer that service for a very low cost. 

I think @Chris Seveney made a good point.One reason is just like what Chris mentioned: Load Modification Increased.  

Some GC's are only as good as their sub's and other's are better than their sub's and are worth their weight in gold - it all depends.I've don't most of my projects with sub's for many years and have learned to recognize many things that may need more attention, etc.

We removed 4 walks (including load baring), installed 2 walls, added half bath, replaced all plumbing and electrical, added new eye brow porch, painted full exterior (changed color), replaced all flooring, new bathroom and kitchen layout with everything replaced (shower, cabinets/vanity, counter, appliances, etc), stocked with new furniture, added mini split, removed gas/wood fireplace and added a new electrical fireplace, and placed initial STR tenant in 2 months and 1 week.  

If your PM is worth their weight, they are using contractors with a proven track record that back up their work.

My properties in 2 states account for about 80% of my cash flow, but the 4 SFH I have in Birmingham account for only 20%.I don’t want to sell as I’ll incur lots of tax (as they were part of a 1031 in the past), but wonder any strategies like seller finance, etc that could possibly result in higher returns on these properties.I am curious what other BP landlords do when a few properties in their portfolio aren’t pulling their weight….Thanks!

The test where one uses there head for more then a neck weight or hat holder.Your spot-on.