Well you didn't get into an easy task, The Castle is not a place that a landlord can kick back and just collect all that cash flow.I invest there from out of state (have 5 houses, 6 units, in the city) and it is not easy.  

@Karen SchimpfFinding your "blue ocean" takes time but it is a lot more funMy "blue ocean" has always been look for a re problem and find a creative solutionThe book by James Misko "how to finance any property anytime" gives 40 case studies on unique financing strategies

I have no issue with people selling FSBO but there are a lot of detail tasks that an agent does during escrow that are never considered.

I think my experience has put me in a very unique position when it comes to real estate investing.  

I'm in Austin Texas where our appreciation is ridiculous: as in my 5 properties have all doubled in value from when I bought them a few years ago.If you want more immediate cash flow and are fine taking on the task of being a landlord of adjacent units, then go with the multi-unit. 

This property is unique because it is a single family home where I've been leasing to Texas Tech students for the inflated rents and constant demand.

If it's not on the market, and a unique type property and use for that area, it could get messy really fast.

and really didn't seem too enthused with the task or care to answer many of our questions.

What are the tasks that your dog is specifically trained to doSo what does "most lodging" mean? 

The reason who we would get such a good deal on this property is because it is a unique property and requires a specific strategy.