If you find someone local in the Charlotte area you might be able to work a deal where you lend an experienced investor some money, make some interest, but also have them mentor you in the process they follow from start to finish in using your money to acquire an income producing asset. 

I'm hoping to get some answers to the following PM questions I have, any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Incredible follow-up question @Michael Plaks.I'd also like to see an attorney's take on that.

But it is better than nothing if correct rules are followed, it should provide a liability protection.

Just make sure you follow the law and that you have plenty of money in reserve.

It will keep her distracted until you are done.Instead of trying to talk her off the bridge what you want to do is push her off the bridge.

There are a lot of rules that must be followed.

Just re-read my lease again and definitely going to press my PM company it says this: "Lessee is expected to maintain and care for the property, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Pest control including but not limited to mice, ants, small rodents, etc."

You will get push back and you will be forced to non renew or evict to send a strong message to all tenants.

There is always something on the news riling up it's viewers about the housing shortage, even if the thoughts being pushed out are misguided.