Pic 36, metal under rooftop needs cleaning, storm cellar (?)

Build a local team for cleaning and repairs to streamline operations.

More like  2X to 5X the cash out.. these are done with builder developers on their deals So put out 300k get 300k back in profit plus the interest rate. most small builders/ developers need to have a equity partner so you just do both you lend the money and are the equity partner.. pretty clean..

We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.  

Likely your best solution is to do a 1031 exchange. 

Assuming these are in decent areas, this is the best solution.

You can even "pay yourself" the cleaning fee if you want to and do the turnovers yourself. 

So does he really not need affiliates and referral partners (or) is he just cleaning house (or) is there where he goes full ponzi scheme? 

With the ever changing market, I'm looking to learn about how everyone else is finding solutions to the challenges we are facing. 

But, when 1 party has a clean sweep that means a lot of legislation gets passed, and that spokes the markets.