I realize that does not give me 20% down.

@Sean Connolly We generally like to keep our rents just under market so tenants still feel like they are getting a good deal and they will realize that if they begin to look elsewhere.

I would just sell- especially if you think you can realize that profit on an alligator.

I use to look at pure cash flow till I realized that many pure cash flow areas do not appreciate.

I never even realized I had responses.

But they have a sweet deal, and realize it.

It has been 2 years now and I realize I need to stop making excuses. 

I usually have to pull my husband away from home improvement projects but doing this project and our other, has made us both realize the value in having other contractors do the work.Lesson 6.

Thank you, @Daniel Raposo - what you've pointed out made me realize I wasn't clear.

There is no boss, and the power relationship is often a lot closer to even than many landlords realize.