He just got a finance degree and supposedly those are the most important, but I just haven't found better use of them. 

@Terry LaoYour decision to cut costs and save money is a fine path.

Because I am not a real estate expert, I would just like to make sure I've researched the pros/cons of selling or holding onto the property before moving forward with a final plan.

When you're evaluating different turn key companies, in general, the ones to avoid are the ones that: Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all propertiesWe've been active in Indianapolis since 2010 and would be happy to help.

@Ryan Biankowski I am not a finance guy but my gut says that is still a pretty reasonable number.

I think I'd look for a finance partner to fund and buy it 50/50, managing and cleaning it myself.

I had a client at the state department, that we had difficulty doing a final employment verification on.

Wait a couple months and they'll be booked up  until the fall.It's going to be a fine line to walk without a project ready.

On a final lender employment verification for one of my clients, employment could not be verified because the human resource department at this government agency is shut down.

Once booked, you can bet they'll be combing over the photos with a fine toothed comb and a gleam in their eye, and sharing the listing with friends and family (or fellow guests) as they envision their actual stay there.