I seriously am not just making a post to crap on Lawton, and my experience was over a decade ago, but I just picked up a client from Oklahoma today that said: "Yikes, sorry you got Fort Sill, Lawton is the armpit of this state."

Also understanding how things are put together, how siding works, gutters, etc (basically as many aspects of the home as possible)Having this knowledge will also help you from getting burned by contractors telling you things just so they can save time and money and deliver a crappy service. 

Whoever sold you this property and the management company are not looking out for your interests.

Outside of this, it’s been difficult to even figure out where to find reliable contractors in my area.

OFX and Atlantic Money may provide better rates for large transactions.Hope this helps!

I can also point you to a ton of resources if you'd like to do your own research.

Here in Michigan, it’s not as easy, so I’m exploring alternatives.

Thanks allI think this ultimately comes down to the following: Will your return on investment be better with a new purchase than your current return on equity for that $200K?

Waylon- To have the largest buyer pool, my opinion is to price and market the home as furnishings or turnkey options are negotiable.Since this home is flexible in its use - let the market participants decide which option works best rather than defining it for them. 

Thanks for posting this.