Desirables: 8 min walk to trains to NYC and 2 parking spaces.I feel the property was not built well and future leaks are inevitable. 

I personally would also do booking.com but my experience has not been as negative as some others here.There are a lot of other platforms I use as a PM like Marriott Homes and Villas and JetBlue airlines but they only work with PM's with over 50 units.

Feel free to reach out if you ever want to discuss more.

Send or hand deliver her a written letter and talk to her personally about it. 

Personally I would leave the 15k in the property and have more of a cashflow cushion while also having an infinite return on your money. 

I can't comment on the Houston market, but I do a lot of investing in Detroit.While I haven't personally gone and confirmed it, folks are citing the same thing happening there.

Someone with a large portfolio might have a system that works for them and which they have maximized but which might not translate well to your market, your personality or your approach to investing.

If you do not have the capital you will not get it.1. a bank will want a personal guarantee and will want a substantial net worth. 2.

It's rare that sellers want to sell today, but if you follow up with them, when they are ready, you'll be the person they work with. 

Personal.