As much as I dislike when a mortgage is NOT the solution to a problem, that's probably the right choice in this case. :)

in your own home that's a choice, but not realistic in a rental.

I also have the choice to move anywhere in Florida.

Maybe even a broker might be a good choice.  

Is Allure Vinyl the best flooring choice?

good luck with it.. when we logged we had two types of show's One was a real estate cut.. the other was Max revenue cut.real estate cut was strategic to create home site view corridors  establish skids roads were the access for home site or home sites would go....

While a budget is ever important, having a WRITTEN strategic plan could have done us wonders.

I am just trying to decide if it is more advantageous to lock in the tenants first with a new lease before raising rent and then dealing with the rent raise afterwards, or to just get it all done in one swoop.Not sure what the best choice is, as I don't feel super strong either way.

TIC or DST) properties as your 2nd or 3rd choice while you're looking around for your ideal replacement property.

You could spend many thousands of dollars before you find a deal.There are some experts on direct mail here on BP and many threads about it. when you buy mailings lists there are many choices so just chose different criteria.