If the interest is in the single digits you might be able to find a deal that provides better COC but personally I would recommend paying down your debts.

If money is the most important objective and you'd like to keep the houses in tact, you could go through the lengthy process of finding a lot for the houses, moving them, then putting apt buildings on the lot and you'll be making the most out of everything by passively collecting on the tenants in the apartments and the houses but you will have spent the most time and money. 

Did you tenants object to the monitoring of their coming and goings? 

The only place you can see the digital files and pull off the info you need is on the computers at the Probate Court.

Will I be chased off or looked at like the 90% of "shiny-object" syndrome newbies that talk a lot but don't do anything?

When applying objective criteria how do you listen to your gut as well?

Douglas Costello I would say don't market the deal until you can overcome the objections, none of which seem insurmountable to do.

After listening to the podcasts I've learned that being consistent and sticking to a game plan and not getting the "shiny object syndrome" will help me remain on the right path.

Conversely, I have to constantly be cautious of the shiny object syndrome. 

If it goes to foreclosure, it's not a hit to their goals and objectives.