This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I would want to better understand the current condition of your condo and what work you plan to do before selling.

You could use a mix of short-term, mid-term, and long-term options as well as rent by room strategies to cash flow a little better.

It appears as though there upper management and broker are better suited for vacation rentals and don’t Handel tenant issues well.

Could not have said it any better.

Its always better to communicate and come to an agreement.

It depends but I align to Chris and add that I think there will be a new normal and fluctuate between 5% - 8% and can look at dips to better your rate. 

So my question is, are there any creative ways to make this work for everyone so they can generate their cash flow free and clear while I am able to have a better cash on cash return and have additional capital to deploy later?

Obviously it would be better if you could find something that gives you more cashflow though.  

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