When you know the facts (like if this is a good investment or not, if it would cashflow, what is the best strategy to use in such a case) you will be in a better position to decide if you even want these properties.I would also recommend you, or your family members, read @Mindy Jensen's book about selling a home, available on Bigger Pockets. https://www.amazon.com/Mindy-Jensen/e/B078NHMXVTGood luck!

We're already looking to go bigger next time.  

Is it prudent to add a walk in shower in the bigger bathroom and remove the tub?

Never calculate hoping for appreciation - that's the cherry on top.The thing is, when we feel the squeeze in the RE strategy we practice, it is definitely time to step back and look at the bigger picture.

It also helps to build up a variety of team players for your future endeavors by checking out the company page here on Bigger Pockets to hook up with a few professionals in the area you need team support in.

Hello everybody, I’m a new member to the bigger pockets community but have been involved in buy and hold rentals for 5 years.

The new Bigger Pockets Book on Tax Saving Strategies was an entertaining read ironically.They stated in there that in order to write off business travel you just need to have predetermined planning documented somehow in your email or even texts probably.

For $100k in the Midwest you could buy a 1-4 unit outright or close to it that cash flows or use it for a down payment on a slightly bigger place.

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More so because I even made an appointment to talk to them before I knew about bigger pockets.