The fact that you’ve had to step in so often suggests the management company may not be meeting even basic levels of service.You’re paying for peace of mind, but doing a lot of the work yourself.

The easiest way to get the occupants to move out peacefully seems to be by offering a cash for keys and even offering to help them move.

It’s super landlord-friendly too, which helps with peace of mind when you’re investing remotely.

Even if appreciation is modest, consistent rent plus tax benefits can outpace what a volatile market offers, especially if you value peace of mind in a downturn.

Unless you are training to become a doctor or a physicist (which should be college trained) take a big breath and think if you are actually wasting your time.There are three kinds of education, 1.

     - Flexibility: They give investors breathing room early in a project—especially for fix-and-flip or value-add strategies

A small rent cut for a great tenant is often the cheapest peace of mind you’ll ever buy. 

I would take some deep breaths, sit tight for a bit and enjoy the fruits of your labor! 

A 1031 exchange could defer the tax, but only makes sense if you truly want to stay in real estate and can find a good opportunity.If you pay off the mortgage, you’ll get strong cash flow and peace of mind, but your tax deductions will shrink since you’ll lose mortgage interest and depreciation will start phasing out as you approach full basis recovery.If you keep the loan and use your HELOC, that gives you access to funds without selling or triggering tax, though it slightly lowers your cash flow.

Larger banks like Chase or Bank of America definitely provide peace of mind for liquidity and long-term safety.