Simultaneously improve our process and communication systems. 4.

I know most owners are in "survival mode" and hesitant to spend CapEx.The Reality: Yes, there is a one-time installation fee per unit to get the hardware in place.The ROI: However, we structure the ongoing service as a Tenant Amenity.

She settled on going the distance against us and ultimately our suits went to a week long jury trial.

Follow the process for a lease violation in your jurisdiction.  

Having on-going conversations enables you to have updated underwriting assumptions! 

I want to be fair to this tenant, but I also don’t want future tenants—who will be paying closer to market rent—to be negatively affected by ongoing noise issues. 

@Madison ClarkGreat question—and you’re thinking about the right trade-offs.There isn’t a single “right” answer here; it really comes down to what you’re optimizing for: monthly cash flow vs. liquidity/simplicity.A few ways to frame the decision:Option 1: Fix it and re-rentYou’re all-in roughly $7,800 ($6k repairs + $1.8k survey).At $850–$900/mo, you’re looking at ~$10,200–$10,800 gross annually.Even after setting aside reserves, vacancy, and maintenance, that’s a strong return on a relatively small capital outlay.You keep the asset, benefit from long-term rent growth, and avoid triggering a sale.Option 2: Sell as-isNetting ~$55k gives you liquidity and zero headaches.That capital could be redeployed into another deal, pay down debt, or sit in something more passive.The trade-off is giving up a paid-off cash-flowing asset that likely continues to perform better over time than many alternatives.The questions I’d ask myself:Do I want ongoing cash flow or a lump sum right now?

At this point, replacing it with the correct size is probably the only way to avoid ongoing complaints.

While the area is currently more rural and less developed than Wake County, we do see ongoing and planned development nearby, which makes this location tempting from a long-term perspective.Property details:Built in 2012Ranch-style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroomsApproximately 2 acres of landLarge backyard, with part of the lot wooded with mature treesListed around $360KAdditional factors we’re considering:The home is on a septic system (no sewer line currently), but has public waterSchool ratings are not very strong at the momentAlthough it borders Wake County and is close to Fuquay-Varina, it is officially in Harnett County, so taxes, zoning, and school districts differWe’re trying to weigh:Long-term appreciation potential in a Wake-border Harnett locationImpact of septic vs. future sewer expansion on value and maintenanceRental demand given school ratings and rural settingWhether acreage (2 acres) adds meaningful investment value in this areWe’d really appreciate input from anyone familiar with Harnett County, the Wake/Harnett border areas, or who has invested in similar transitional or rural markets.

This morning’s economic data painted a picture of steady but unspectacular growth paired with ongoing disinflation, reinforcing the market’s current wait‑and‑see posture.