Local REI meetups tend to be a good option to find good PMs (especially high touch MTR PM). 

One perk of working with a solo operator is that there ARE options. 

Obviously, lowering the fee and raising the rate is an option but that feels a little bit like spinning my wheels.At some point, if I'm dropping my rates far enough to compensate for a high cleaning fee, we get into the conversation of "is it even worth it to rent it at this rate and risk property damage, 4 star review, etc".

If you are looking to B&H than Cape Coral may be a better option as home prices are still decreasing and it is a great time to buy.

I hosted attorney panels in local REI clubs, and there never was any consensus.In our great state of Texas, your best option could be a Series LLC: one LLC that has individual compartments for each property.

I haven't seen any posts about this option and was very curious to see if any investors would be willing to share their thoughts or experiences.  

I personally use my HELOC for down payments on homes and then quickly pay if off, this allows me to always have a liquid down payment source on hand.

@Joseph MuleroTo boost your rent plan and make more money in the medium-length rent market, think about these steps: slowly add furniture to the new place while you stay in your current home, pick cheap furniture, use a credit card with good terms, look into loan options like personal loans or home equity credit lines, try out the market by listing the place with few furniture pieces, aim for easy-to-change furniture for flexibility, and talk to pros like real estate agents or home decorators.

We're considering our options for moving forward.Numbers:Purchased for ~ $230,000 (2.5% interest)Remaining balance ~ $220,000Appreciated to ~ $400,000Cash flow is ~ $500 a month after setting aside for all reservesOptions we're considering:1- Cash out refinance- at current market rates, rough estimate is that we could access close to $100,000 in equity, but our cash flow would go to $0 or possibly negative for a period.2- Sell now - if we sell before the end of the summer, we could still qualify for living in the property for 2 out of the last 5 years for the additional tax benefits.

Total square footage could work out to about 30,000 when all is said and done.If I am able to negotiate a contract with the seller to carryback the 20-30%, what kind of financing options would we have.