Being reasonable and stepping in someone else's shoes is the key.   

Picture yourself in someone's shoes who is looking for a rental in Lakewood.  

If you do decide to continue being a landlord, it sounds as though you could use some advice about how to screen tenants, but your plan to sell the property is probably a better idea; it's hard enough to manage property that's close to home, never mind one that's so far away.Best of luck with it and good for you, coming to BP for advice...most of us have been in your shoes and we're all rooting for you!

It wasn't too long ago that I was in your shoes, so I can tell you my story through the DM if that'd be helpful.

., "interest"] for my transportation costs back and forth, my daily lattes and snacks at the building, a new wardrobe and shoes every year, AND an extra TWENTY YEARS chained to a job that pays extremely well, but I hate the idea the idea of spending all that extra money [i.e., "interest"] for incidentals, the time commuting, AND time at the office. 

For seller financing, I think it makes the most sense when thinking about this to try to put yourself into the seller's shoes. 

If you are hoping to sell, put your selling shoes on and find a way to justify a high value -- that could be based on cap rate or based on comparison to local single family houses. 

Put yourself in your prospects' shoes, before going to view a rental, you'd like to see pictures first to see if it matches what you're looking for.

hello BP.I've been listening to BP podcast and strolling around the forums.

Have him resolve the issue before closing on the  house. if I was in your shoes I wouldn't close till the matter was resolved.