That will help you make educated decisions.

First, I'd determine whether you like to be active (managing your own portfolio of rentals as you are today) or passive (letting go of control and day to day decisions/operations).

Sure, I'd love to win the Mega Millions and have millions of resources to make certain decisions, but the reality is I want peace- in knowing obligations aren't something to worry about. 

It is the seller's decision to sign or not.  

@Anibal Martinez the decision to sell a property is always tough, but it comes down to a few important questions1: Are you making the returns you need for it to make sense to keep the property?

.- It's impossible, given the daily little decisions that have to be made dealing with tenants, maintenance, paperwork, cities, etc.So, how much control are you really willing to give up?

It’s a tough decision, but we’re adjusting our strategy to align with market conditions and our timeline.Having come from a corporate background, I’m used to doing these kinds of planning exercises.

what factors should I be looking at when making this decision.  

The Most important decision as you are buying a building or location is the "Caretaker". 

If you go in that direction, I highly recommend speaking with multiple franchisees from each brand before making a final decision.