If you do not have a pet policy how are you anticipating selectively allowing or disallowing certain animals.

I am trying to weigh the pros and cons if I am anticipating letting go of some of my properties if I don't want to sit through another real estate cycle. 

As for other investors, I did not anticipate a "hurdle" in terms.

I hope that's something you've taken care of or taken into consideration.I have a sneaking suspicion you're about to get a quick education in some areas you did not anticipate.

. - I earn a strong income relative to my my investment- I could cover my investment’s expenses even if I received no rent, ever- I have a Strong Cash Position + Access to Liquidity:- I have the Down payment in cash (even if that down payment is 3% or less)- I have cash for any anticipated Closing Costs- I have cash for any anticipated Rehab Costs- I have access to plenty of credit and short-term financing, after the mortgage, should I need it on top of my cash cushion- If I don't have a strong financial position, I have a financial partner who does- I have a Strong Credit Score (700+)- I have or will commit a Meaningful Amount of Time to Real Estate, especially upfront- I am willing and able to DIY everyday household projects if necessary, and/or am willing and able to skillfully hire and manage contractors and property managers- I have Strong Analysis Skills - I know what a “good” deal means to me in my target market and can analyze a potential deal in 15 minutes- I have a Strong Economics Foundation- I Understand terms like IRR, NPV, CoC, ROI, and CAGR, and have a preferred way to compare investments- I Understand macro factors (supply, demand, interest rates)- I have a strong understanding of local market (zoning, easily calculate ARV, “path of progress”, etc.)If you can answer yes to all of this, then you should get going - no reason to wait. 

Today I didn't have any help today, so everything took a lot longer than anticipated.

And they do this, at least in part, by checking your anticipated sources of income. 

Some of this was anticipated during first 6 months since property had management & maintenance issues & was a value add deal.

I bought a property once that I anticipated no appreciation, but it was such a cash flow producer that I didn't care. 

Your post comes off as someone who made a very unsophisticated deal to try to make a tiny spread and wound up incurring costs and liabilities they didn't anticipate.