If your portfolio is large enough, 5% is better.Now, some people believe that this diversification reduces the chances for a large gain.  

Your satisfaction is my goal, i have been servicing these contracts without any gains.

The C rentals still cash flow better, but the difference is marginal and honestly not worth the extra headache. 90% of my gains have been through appreciation and forcing equity through value add.

Given the size of the asset, these won't be huge, but something to consider.REWARD - In addition to the benefits stated above, the only other reason I could see doing one on an asset this size is if you wanted to offset a property sale that would have a large capital gains. 

I can't believe this thread is 11 years old and still garnering attention.2.

Becoming a real estate agent is a good idea to gain experience, but you could also explore property management, wholesaling, or working with an investor to build your network. 

I'd have the PM send notice to the tenants that it was brought to the owners attention and they've waived the fee and thank you for being good tenants.

Depending on comfort and cash, it might be a viable option as you can build equity and then sell without having capital gains, assuming it's your primary residence and you've lived there for 2 years.

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