Also keep in mind, when creating a new AirBNb/Vrbo listing you're starting fresh with reviews and ratings, so it will take some time to grow.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I’ll probably take a bit of a tax hit in order to 1031 without carrying the mortgage across.

Step 1— Read everything here that is relevant to your situation https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/property-managementStep 2 — List your property on Zillow, Apartments.com and Facebook Marketplace — that will give you exposure to 80%+ of the rental market Step 3 — Keep taking action on the scary things—they're not as scary as you thinkGood luck!

I'm completely fed up and I am trying to figure out if it's worth keeping to rent out or if I should just cut my losses and sell it. 

So, if come closing it was not vacant, the parties could negotiate something such as a price reduction for taking on the headache of eviction or the buyer could terminate the agreement for nonperformance and get the EMD back.

Do you have money to take care of the inevitable problems that will occur.

Hi BP members,I entered into a contract to purchase a SFH for investment, had inspection done, came up with few issues, went back and forth and finally came to an agreement with price and who takes care of what. 

Buyer gives 330,000 cash, and takes a 330,000 lein on the property. 

It takes work to do analysis on 1600+ properties and that's what I do for my clients.