Other analysis you can do is analyzing your cash flow, passive appreciation and principal recapture to see the total picture on your ROI.Once you do the analysis, you may find putting money into maintenance may or may not be worth holding the property.

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $60,000 purchased this distressed duplex using owner financing for $240K and a $60K hard money loan for renovations.

Hey @Erika Andersen I totally hear you in wanting to save some money and taking on the task yourself.

Plus, that is the cheapest that money will ever be for you.  2.65% interest rate? 

I would suggest getting Dave Ramsey's book called The Total Money Makeover and read that.

If the tenant was there for 4 years with no qualms you have made your money back and then some. 

The agent will not be paying you/seller/buyer because the agent does not bring money to the seller/buyer in any fashion in a transaction (typical transactions), unless this agent is a partner to that person buying the property, or they are a principal to the property.Let me know if that makes sense. 

I was with them for 3 years, and during that time got 0 money on my investment, and the communication was not great. 

Right now you have $1,000 in cash flow that can be used to fund other projects (seed money), pay you in profit to supplement your lifestyle, or fill in any gaps for underperforming properties.  

If I'm paying good money for a tool, the last thing I want is someone looking over my shoulder.