Many sellers will conveniently leave out vacancies, repairs, PM fees, etc.

So he is good in his service.Though being so far from the property, I am bit leaning towards going with professional company to manage any worst case scenario with tenant. 

Which is why I am leaning towards fumigation if both units need to be treated and heat treatment if only the one unit needs to be treated.The third company that has come over is Western Exterminators.

You literally have to "uncheck" all those boxes before you can make a reservation, thus it is forced on the guests, which drives up the cost of their stay.In the COVID pandemic, Airbnb took it upon themselves to move the homeowner into the position of insurer - refunding $ millions to guests, while the trip interruption insurance that they, themselves often force placed on these guests, conveniently didn't cover pandemics. 

Lets us run lean and focus on the types of problem solving that I like to do.Further, to answer your initial questions:Curious to know if any realtors have become a broker and started your own firm?

Hi all, I have not taken any steps beyond leaning.

Malls are closing, department stores are filing for bankruptcy, and small stores can't compete with the selection, prices and convenience of Amazon.  

I’m leaning towards renting it out. 

I was leaning towards multifamily in that regard just because of spreading the risk and economies of scale.

After reading your response along with others I'm leaning more towards staying in a location that's easier for me to manage in case of any property management Issues.