Let the Realtor guide you from there with title / escrow / communications with lender / inspections etc. 

I think the pros far out weigh the cons - most of the cons have been mentioned already but I think one of the bigger cons would be in yellow letter type marketing...in Oregon you are supposed to disclose in every communication.  

If you feel he is being unreasonable and or trying ti intimidate you stop communication with him.

Do you recomm end that I remodel the shower (at the very least) or just give discounts to vacationers and communicate as to why, so I can at least realize profit right away?

They have good rental history and communicate well with us.

I also offer them to double list the deal if they want it to move more "efficiently".  

With the duplex my wife and I own, we have always been upfront about being the owners, and we try to just manage their needs/concerns as efficiently and timely as we can!  

Hello All,I am currently looking for a recommendation for an honest  property manager with good communication skills for two, 3-family houses I have in Boston, MA.   

@Sean BrooksI stand by my original statement about it being easy to become a Realtor.I am not laying blame to the Realtor for not getting the deal done, I am laying blame for lack of education to the client.A GOOD Realtor educates their client, a Transactional Realtor takes listings.A GOOD Realtor is able to have effective communication with their client, a Transactional Realtor will talk on their clients behalf.A GOOD Realtor works with reputable brokers, a Transactional realtor goes to one of those 100% Agency's that have no contact with them.I think that Good Realtors will know Good Realtors, and investors and Good Realtors despise Transactional Realtors.Just my opinion.

Check market rents 60-90 days before a lease is up and communicate increases to your tenants.