Honestly if the property taxes are enough to make the rentals a bad deal I’d suggest selling.

Your Lender If you need a deal finder my suggestion would be to go to the top of this page where it says AGENTS & click on that.

c) how can I get better at marketing (in general) & marketing for Sellers any suggestions would be helpful.The current changes in CL doesn't really bother me to much, I just want to know if I'm waiting my time?

I’d suggest checking out real estate networking events (local or online) like REIAs or BiggerPockets.

He suggested calling them to negotiate something, to your satisfaction, as you previously stated, including removing the panels. 

But it's a risk.If the PM is that bad, I suggest you do some research and find another manager.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Your 3% interest suggests so… if so, did you move out less than 3 years ago?

So, you go over budget FAST.So, your Scope of Work (SOW) MUST be very specific as Mr Perez learned when contractor didn't put in new outlets.To "perfect" your SOW, suggest you walk the property with 3 contractors and ask them what needs to be done.

I want to get some suggestions from experts on what option worked better for them and why? 

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