I'm looking to trade some in to move into the 50-60K range.

If you think you have an issue, post and we can give you some feedback.Jay, typically there is no escrow in a whole loan trade of an existing mortgage.  

You have come to the right place to tune your R.E. skills!

Hello All,I am currently looking for a recommendation for an honest  property manager with good communication skills for two, 3-family houses I have in Boston, MA.   

I've thought of something along the lines of paying him the back taxes owed + penalties (~2k) as a "down payment" and making payments from there with whatever terms.As he is a realtor, I'm sure he knows the tools and tricks of the trade. 

Or like @Rich Weese , you just strategically place your properties around the countr(ies) so you get all the best seasons and everything you like ;)By the way Rich, I traded an old truck of mine that couldn't pass smog for a coin-op washer and dryer on the deal I finished in July of this year.

Presently a fulltime employee with home repair skills that will help with my property purchases.

I wish at times my writing skills were better but I simply don't want to put the effort into it.   

If you are wanting to get away from doing it maybe you can find a young person that would like to learn the skill of tiling.

By the time you realized it, you have mastered all trades of real estate.