Economies of scale sometimes push people to own more so that they can afford to do less.

Do I have to push that in court though?

Each side should have legal representation.I think that you are money ahead to wait with patience.

I'd tell him he has to pay a company to clean and if he refused, especially If the rent could be pushed up more than 15%, (maybe 25-30%) with a nice reno, I'd kick him out and reno.

Hey @Edwin Parrilla, I have not used them myself, but I have a friend who recommended Ellsworth, I think they are on the pricier side as a heads up.

Hello Biggerpockets, I became a newly licensed agent just last week and I'm excited for what is ahead of me.

Overlay that with what your objectives are and once you find the best fit you are already off to a head start because you have enough capital.

Planning ahead for their teenage years, having a second separate living space or den just seems like a good idea.

I have seen other PM agreements have a termination fee if there is a tenant in place (usually equal to management fees that would have been due through the end of a tenant's lease).If you are not able to terminate with 30 day notice, do give them a heads up at least 60 days prior to your tenant's lease end date.

I think you might be a couple months ahead of me.