The contracting trades are very inefficient by nature and only really can make money by charging you higher prices on small jobs like these.

Since I would be selling to a rehabber I naturally assumed they would be doing low end renovations based on the fact it’s in a C level neighborhood

I then set up appointments myself just due to the nature of my changing schedule.

YOU CAN AND WILL ONLY BECOME SMARTER.in any case it seems like you were taking things personal  (explains why you couldn't understand how I could manage  properties, but I by nature am a guy that can take....) but I really really did not have any intention of doing thsa, it's just my humorous way of bringing out a point, my deepest apologies however if you would like to hear any kind of advice, I am all here to help other people, experienced as well as inexperienced     Good luck

I never leave any wood natural.

@Joe SplitrockI'm not talking about people overpaying for a property in a particular market, more so markets that just by their nature do not cash flow.

It also was an easy place to rent out - fairly new, near military bases, lots of natural light and neutral colors.

Your intent is no longer an issue and you'll probably get more favorable lending as well.IF you absolutely have to make this switch pre-1031 it might be possible to structure a 1031 that works depending on the nature of your LLC.

Agree with comments that liability should be limited by virtue of the nature of a syndicated investment but adding an LLC could add another layer of protection.  2.

You can always upgrade units as they turn over when you would have natural vacancy anyways.