Refinance may be easier since you are now in control of the asset.

It spreads your risk over multiple units, and for commercial MF (5+ units) they are valued based on the income they produce, which gives you a  lot of control on sales price valuation.....  

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You can also control the scheduling of when and how often the unit is viewed.

They are also complaining about spiders and although I offer pest control as a courtesy, I know that pest control is not my responsibility in GA.

I have had many offers and tenants were great, but I am separated and want control of my own money.They are suing for specific performance, despite that performance being to close on Aug 18.

I feel that because I am not present physically, that he has a lot of control over the properties.

Most of the clients I work with via personal financial coaching see themselves get a “raise” by controlling the outflow / expenses.

I like the expertise, and I think I could use the help. but I'm still a small player, just having couple long term rentals, feel like that kind of service is overkill for me.

I factored in misc. repairs and pest control but used 3.5% for the rate putting 20% down.