However...There are a lot of critics that swing one way or the other - many say a Trust is not needed if it's in an LLC, and vice versa, so form your own opinion based on what you see and reach out to your real estate attorney to come to a decision.

I always need to sleep over a big decision for at least 2 days, however I feel like I'd lose a very qualified tenant who's actually willing to pay higher given the hot market one of my properties is in. 

I have access to some resources for out of country investors that may assist you make the right decisions to purchase.

This will help you to make a right decision and attract investors.

All I can tell you is this same question gets asked over and over again and the answer is to avoid the decisions and properties that create turnover.

But in my opinion, NROC should not be a basis for the decision.

Call animal control, it's not your decision to make.    

The outside investors will be listed as members of your LLC, and the operating agreement should spell out decision rights, payment priority, etc. 

My biggest decision lately has been what to do with it!

You can Also, I'd be happy to point you in the right direction for things to think about and consider as you make a decision regarding your next steps.