I would list it and call up commercial brokers instead, they know the tenants and may even have someone already looking for a space.

Spread out capital gains over a few yearsMake more money on interest paymentsContinue to cash flowI am not sure about trying to structure with someone defaulting in mind.. that seems like bad karma.

Is there any tricks or insights someone may be able to provide me?

Maybe find someone to partner with to get your foot in the door.

But, that is not always the right answer and you should speak with someone familiar with your personal situation to get advice specific to you.

I trust my realtor, he seems very honest, so I am plaining to visit after furnishing ( we will hire someone to furnish my place) before picture taken and make sure furnishing is well done and be there for picture taken and do last work ( organizing or cleaning...) 

My first question is does anyone know of someone more reasonably priced in the area who could come out and give the PM a lower quote?

Great question, I saw a post yesterday that someone got a HELOC for a down payment on a property last June and the payment was $500/month, interest rates went up and now they're paying $850/month.

As someone who does DSCR loans in 46 states, I'll say this: CA is the worst state in the country for cash flow.

I am meeting up with KW tomorrow and I have already spoken to someone from Coldwell.