, 2) it manages the properties directly so there are many hands in the cookie jar, and 3) how/when/impact if "they" decide to liquidate properties and what would be the exact impact to me? 

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.

You are definitely going to want to get a lawyer and as soon as possible.This will sound harsh.In your story, you have made a number of very poor decisions about how you purchased and managed this property. 

When we decided to sell, we had a ton of tiny projects to complete.

I was on the site and decided to look at my discussions and saw you updated it.

It puts a face to management and allows to open doors for repairs if need be and makes them aware of who owns property now.

You do the course and you decide you want your money back. 

I'm a managing partner at a holding company that does things a little differently, and we have a one stop shop for everything.

As the owner of a property management company in Washington, I have encountered this situation before.

We haven't yet decided what to do with the railing, but I know this isn't what I want!