As the ones doing the rehab we became legally responsible for finishing the property over budget. 

These are solid C Class areas and, for me, not that difficult to manage.I suppose if you compare it to A and B Class areas in many other markets it's more difficult...

This way, you wouldn't depend on solely one agent to find properties and you wouldn't be overly dependent on advice that might be biased.Hope this helpsThanks for this detailed response.

Hi @Elizabeth Rose - apologies for the delayed response.

Looking forward to the other responses from BP members..Hiring the right people:Some qualities to look out for are punctuality, integrity, and goal oriented.

With a major home remodel and addition under my belt and a strong interest in environmentally responsible home building, I am gearing up to begin an investing journey.

We have no way to responsibly comment on it without seeing the two returns you're talking about.

FB marketplace seems to be getting the most responses. 

Pet owner’s tend to be more responsible than non-pet owners.

I could just sell it and do a 1031 to avoid capital gainsBut it is not so simple to just "sell it" I have a solid tenant and they are paying $3.6k/month, haven't missed a single payment and they are so sweet.