@Andrew Syrios I have googled the refinance question but can’t seem to find a straight answer

After the 1031 it's not so cut and dried.2.

I personally started as a property manager and cut my teeth in real estate working with mostly out of state investors like yourself finding properties, purchasing, then managing them.

I've written dozens of checks, so it's not that I can't - but when he wants a percentage up front and needs it to buy materials, cutting a check and being at home for him to pick it up so he can start in a timely manner is not the most efficient. 

Or would it be best to have all their payouts go straight to their account and then invoice them or everything at the end of the month?

Grow a little bit of facial hair, put on a nice suit, leverage a team of older experienced people and stop cutting yourself short.

Check onlinejobs.ph to cut that price in half if you will.

Was the unit equipped with a gas furnace and straight AC or did it have an electric heat pump (does both heat and AC)?

Don’t be surprised to get a call that they can’t turn on the range (you need to push the knob before you turn it) or 4 straight fire department calls after burned steak, toast, and pancakes.

Get your goals straight and then educate yourself.