If you like the location long term appreciation-wise, and think you may be able to raise rents and create cash flow in the near future, and aren't concerned with cash on cash return/ the opportunity cost of having money tied up in these properties as opposed to putting it to work elsewhere... maybe your main goal is just a safe place to park your money... then you might consider keeping them or even putting more money into them so that they cash flow (refinance with more down).

Simply leave a unit vacant, have your mail sent there, keep the address on your driver's license, and get a roommate to help offset costs.

I have effectively spoken with 6 plumbers. 

As long as you factor in the cost of their removal into your numbers. 

Additionally, if necessary, you can opt for a practice test at and extra cost.

I currently have a rental Condo with 232k owed but valued at 400k+ in CA.Looking for a rehab rental properties in AR/TN and want to use a HELOC for rehab costs.

STAY AWAY FROM THE LENDER AT ALL COSTS!  

Its also more cost efficient compared to NY in terms of fee's and overall costs to set up LLC.When I set my LLC up in Fl it took literally 15 minutes and you will need to get your Tax ID/IEN set up so you can get your business checking account set up with a local FL bank. 

Calculate total associated costs including taxes, fees and legal expenses.

With a minimum 30-day rental period, tight registration criteria limited to permanent residents, and associated compliance costs such as fees and taxes, entering San Francisco's STR market without first examining these restrictions may result in problems and severe fines.