However, I found that she had too many fond memories of where we live to "allow" a renter to move in and potentially ruin the place.

Those people that say that are looking in hindsight with fondness at their successful deal with more zeroes.

It's a personal bias, but it puts a degree of separation between myself and the lender, which I am not fond of. 

In essence, I am not fond of the day-to-day tenant interactions.However, there are two main factors that I need to consider:(1) Desire for Property Management:The property is still generating decent cash flow even with a property manager.

I actually started my OUT of state Hard Money Lending business back in 02 in Detroit :)  so have fond memories of that city. 

@Justin KnightenHire out the chemical treatment unless you’re fond of having folks complain about itchy naughty bits.

I am sure a deal can be fond depending on the strategy and type.

I'm not that fond of wholesalers, but he seems to be the most genuine and upfront regarding the industry. 

@Caleb Heimsoth just to clarify, I am not fond of the self-directed IRA for the reasons you mentioned.

Fond memories.