Real Estate is definitely a long game and you will see the benefits of it within a few years even if you don't see it right away.

My goals include:Eliminating PMI for this property (I’m about $12k short in equity from eliminating my PMI requirement).Stabilizing the garden unit so that we start to benefit from the additional cash flow.

A strong partnership benefits both parties.Happy vendors are more likely to prioritize your jobs and provide high-quality service, benefiting both tenants and owners.Balancing Stakeholder NeedsBalancing these relationships requires a strategic approach:1.Standardized Processes: Implement systems that ensure consistency and efficiency in addressing maintenance requests, approvals, and payments.2.Transparency: Use technology, like owner and tenant portals, to provide real-time updates and visibility into ongoing issues.3.Regular Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders.

However, over time, if a renter is covering a majority of your cost of ownership and even allowing you to get the added benefit of putting money away into a rainy day fund, you are winning the real estate game.  

I exhibit and talk at them about available tax benefits and cash flow that too many miss.

Maybe she will sell for less, but I suspect you'll have to convince her that she benefits from the transaction somehow.Usually, a title company expects a written purchase and sale agreement first, before they will do a title report and they need to know the sales price in order to set the coverage.

I think that is very reasonable move for matured owners like you but I don’t think it benefits most new hosts who should really focus on the ranking over expanding their market.Also I have 1000+ reviews as a super host on Airbnb and I work in a very similar role as a senior resolution case manager.

The potential liability from having someone do a job they are not licensed to do far outweighs the cost-benefit.

But tax benefit of MTR if there is difference between the 2 vehicle.

The benefit of a permit and inspections is to have an independent party verify work.