To get a feel for what history can teach us, talk to some seasoned investors who lived through the real estate market from 2007 to 2010. 

Again, I wish the numbers you are posting were correct, our income would go up by 100s of thousands,,,,,,,,, All the best  Man, I feel like I'm being trolled. 

Paying the premium and not feeling that you having a full service team behind you. 

You could go to the magistrate to declare the place abandoned if you feel that's necessary.If you are only doing cleanout and demo during the quiet title actin period, there is plenty of time to go to the magistrate and have it declared abandoned. 4.

And since that equity will be trapped once your renovations are done, converting investment money into improvements on your primary doesn't feel like the best initial use (especially considering the huge up front cost of paying tax on the profit).I'd let the primary take care of itself. 

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I feel bad for the tenant but them wanting the convenience of having the broker handle it is going to cost them $10K in extra rent.Thanks again for your advice here!

Good luck on your journey and feel free to reach out if you ever need any guidance or advice.

If you feel strongly in the appreciation and you have a clear path to positive free cash flow, I would be very tempted to hold in my portfolio.