Juggling between work and personal life can be tough, but having a property manager can take some of the pressure off and let you focus on your other priorities

It is a tough market and there's nothing wrong with taking a breather and waiting for things to stabilize while focusing on savings and education.

After doing research on the market (see above noted indicators) and creating an investor deck (mainly to prove to  myself as the main capital provider.

This is a tough one for new builders.

Moving on was tough, but helping him make peace with that was main part of the negotiation process no one else touched on.

BUT, if one could solve some tough problems….Look, I hear what posters are saying - and it might NOT be a fit for real estate.  

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

The sooner you regain control, prove that you fully intend to enforce the terms of your lease, and that you will not be 'played' by their recall of events or documents, the more effective this action will be.  

Socal is tough to find investment properties that work.I have a great realtor in Sacramento that can find properties that cash flow.

Local market knowledge is absolutely critical, and it helps to work with someone who really understands the landscape and its nuances.As others have mentioned, it’s a broad question that’s tough to answer succinctly, but I hope this provides some clarity!