I also have no credit I think my understanding of it is.

While I understand the standard expectations of lenders / investors, trying to search for the non-standard options, that would work for both sides.

The property still has a solid tenant and even more equity. 

Under no circumstance should you try to enter unannounced or without his understanding. 

I have had a good luck with A Place for Mom referral agency, as they are the biggest and their leads are very solid. 

Some states , each county requires a separate license , that can add up to thousands to the contractor yearly , and they may only do one job in that area , so billing to the customer is understandable .

I want to go grab coffee with him anyways to talk about REI, so maybe he'll be even more understanding!

Mini-Storage has been a great businesses for us it consistantly gives a solid return.

I am looking to understand the ROI on the investment under the two scenarios and how to correctly estimate the differences in total return between the two options, assuming the positive cash flow ($28K/year w 3% growth rate) is reinvested and compared to keeping the $260K in the stock market.

I understand everyone's situation is unique and dishing out a couple extra hundred dollars a month on a rental property is certainly not on everyone's agenda or even doable, but I wonder how many others are thinking this way in the short term?