I was using PayPal, cause instant and no bounce but really high fees

Non-Refundable Fees are a red flag to buyers. 

transacting - buying and selling - is expensive and can consume years of gains, with all of the commissions and fees you have to pay. 

Private cash and group deals mean working with lenders or partners for down payments and closing fees.

This would help you avoid any fees in you want to break the portfolio.

Additionally, there are often fees associated with belonging to an HOA, which can be an added financial burden.Ultimately, it comes down to your goals and deciding which choice will most effectively support them.

. $80k will net you $1200/mo.That said I am of the opinion that rent rates (up significantly since Covid) are plateauing, I don't expect to see them climb significantly higher.Regardless, factor my position of being a cash-in-hand personality who doesn't much care if the hype is telling us to buy-buy-buy or run for the hills.

The other two options require spending money that is basically going out the door to lots of fees and expenses of exiting your current house and getting into a new one.If you were just looking to move, that is perhaps a different story… If your house isn’t working for you, for instance.

If its paid for greater than 12 months and there will still be a vacancy factor calculated 

I left in the 10% management fee because, even if not hiring a pro, your time is worth something!