Offer him a reduced payment, like maybe 50% of his labor, and see if he'll take it.

Do you have any resources where I could funnel my energy towards?

Some folks live in 30/40% of their take home and invest the rest -- risky, sure, but if that pays off they might be able to retire early.I think a good way to be able to see if you can retire early is to reduce your expenses as much as possible.

It has a sound monitor so if I see the house is empty and the temp is set very low, it is a waste of energy so I can adjust it as necessary.

I think more than reducing the price allowing pets would get someone in faster.

also the vinyl siding is installed over the old wooden siding and it’s full of lead paint.I’m a little concerned since I never bought one with lead.I appreciate your awesome input and energy as always.

Lenders want to drastically reduce their exposure in this market.

I am considering selling a rental to have cash on hand to buy back in at reduced prices. 

@Chris K.I am in the same boat as you with respect to needing high-depreciable properties (RE Professional, cost seg, 100% bonus depreciation year 1 all equal highly reduced taxable income)

This reduced my taxable w2 pretty sure.