The FSBO is not going to routinely sell you the house for 6% less than what they would have paid agents--they are selling the house themselves to avoid paying that commission.REOs and HUD homes are sold by listing agents.

As part of my regular routine of checking the "tax news", I came across a recently released tax court case, TC Summary Opinion 2018-27.  

@Ben Kirchner, Although the effort to prepare your own taxes is admirable, you have to admit that if preparing a return which now has two investment properties makes you feel uncomfortable, may be it is the time to have a professional do it for you. 

Rob K Good stuff, rob. we have a weekly list of stuff she does for each day. she gets in the routine. we do have to remind her sometimes. the bedroom/bathroom is hit & miss.we also teach her about $. she needs to save as well. we're very fortunate - she's a solid straight A student.what you're doing for your daughters is priceless.

Hi @Sean Ploskina.I've been to NC, and it does get uncomfortable there.

You don't want to come in and disrupt everyone's routines or you may find you are losing tenants.

Routine maintenance is roughly 10% of the rent pretty much everywhere.

If you feel uncomfortable or think there's a better PM out there for you, that might be a good step in the direction. 

Something "beyond your control" to make it as uncomfortable for them to stay as possible...  

Many buyers and buyers agents are uncomfortable with a listing agent hanging around and sticking their nose into the conversation.