I think the driver here is what did you pay for them and what did I pay for them....Did you buy your homes form some Marketing agent in LA who was fronting for turn key guys in the market or did you find your own deals.. there by creating better price points at the buy.. which lead to much better outcome over time.I  just look at my own experince's being a HML and owner of these assets..

There are people in every market who are willing to trade their equity for the speed and ease of the transaction.

Yes, you can get great returns with low income units but the trade-off is the time and aggravation that goes into them.

I love helping others as long as the favor is returned and I'm a big fan of trading work for work.Well I think that's enough about me.

I'm a PM by trade, and know their skillets and quality range greatly.

Place rental ads around the neighborhood and onlineFind renters while continuing collegeScreen renters and have them fill out deposit agreements, and other contractsMake renters pay the first of every month and make them pay for electricity.After college rent all units outRefinance after moving outEach 5 years try to refinanceMove on to other propertiesAfter 30 years start the selling processPlans for turning a profit on first dealHave 10% worth of reserve fundsBuy using an FHA 203b Loan with 3.5 % downRent other units not occupied by meRefinance whenever possible for positive outcomes of loan termsRefinance for cash out for other deals.Move out of unit and rent that after 4+ years of collegeMove on to other deals while this continues to thriveWait 10+ years until home is free and clear and appreciation is high unless the local area turns below my requirements before 10 + years and then sellSellIn summary of profit plans, the main way for my gains is through appreciation and cash flow and taking out equity if possible.Team ComponentsYour Mentor - Every successful entrepreneur needs a good mentor - a guide.

I've kept abreast of the industry mostly through trade magazines published by associations and attending association and industry seminars and round tables.  

What happens if your buyer falls out?  Come

Put your heart, soul & energy into something and the outcome is always what it is meant to be.

I'd trade for a SFR in Smyrna, for example.