Review the seller’s maintenance records to identify any existing issues or potential problems.Do your financial analysis to factor in the current rent, estimated vacancy rate, maintenance costs, property taxes, and insurance to determine the property's projected cash flow.

I don't want to move the property to an LLC right now since I am looking for a refinancing opportunity when interest rates go down.

Will the renovation bring in a higher rent rate and pay for itself?

But if it feels like it's bleeding you dry and you are in a place to hold it to wait for either rental rates to go up or for the appreciation to build a bit more, then yes, I'd go ahead and sell.

I have great books and very high owner retention rates.

You are not going to find a turnkey property on Zillow, buy it, and start netting $200 a month at today's rates - it's not happening.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...

The thought of paying them to leave makes me ill but the $2500 spent on doing so was a cheap date considering the other options. 

The mortgage payment is based on the interest rate and term. 

@Anna BuffkinWhat are the typical interest rates and terms you're getting from this lender? 

It's crucial to understand the financials and market trends to gauge the potential value of a property accurately.One key aspect is the cap rate, which is a big player in determining a property's value based on its income compared to its price tag.