You may want to give them a per meal per diem or split the difference or what you feel you can live with. 

I have spoken to a couple property managers so far, but really need to talk to a few more to feel confident in my choice.

Feel free to reach out I am always happy to help and talk REI!

Which brings me back to the idea of looking at multiple passive cash-flowing options. 

Just trying to get started and feel, with the tools available, I may have found a good deal in my area.  

The pension amount at age 39 is not enough for me to feel comfortable, so my long-term plans are to start a small business and invest in real estate to position myself where I don't even need my pension, and it's just a bonus.

If you have time, feel free to give me a text or call.

Scenario 1 = It looks like you have $950,000 cash to pay off the mortgage balance off.You are getting $70,000 additional cash-flow$70,000 / $950,000 = 7.3% which is not bad considering this is just cash-flow and you likely get an additional 4% appreciation bringing your total return to around 11%The thing to consider is that you would then lose the mortgage interest deduction.Without that deduction, it may put you into taxable income territory.You may want to consider seller financing some of the properties and see if you can get 8% to 10% interest.it would guarantee you a return and still get you nice interest over a period of time.As I get older, I want my investments to be more 'simpler'

I’ve seen where NC has partnered with municipalities to provide federal or state funding to bring public water/sewer to under severed areas.

At this point I feel I need to take some type of action.