This approach balances guest convenience with managing costs and inventory.Happy to connect and share more tips!

On the Schwab accounts I manage we don't pay that but, it's there.

If you don’t pay the tax when you transfer the stock to them they’re going to owe the taxes on your gain and you haven’t really “paid them back”. 

I've done pretty well as a relatively novice investor in the stock market, just investing in S&P 500 tracking index funds.

Managing rentals isn’t for everyone, especially after dealing with bad tenants, challenging property managers, and increasing costs.

Use that sales money to buy more stock. 

I’m in the process of managing 18 units and have a full-time job.

Try interviewing at least three managers.1.

@Dwight HenningRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I have personally purchased large apartment complexes from REITs and know how poorly some of them manage their properties.