$9k/$72500=12.4% Rate of return (not including any closing costs which would reduce this return).  

As mentioned elsewhere, as much as you're able to do so now, handle all estate matters so you can avoid probate.

Given how important these features are for real estate investors, it’s frustrating that the integration isn’t as solid as it should be.I would appreciate hearing any insights from the community, mainly if someone has found a better solution for syncing AppFolio or handling portfolio loans more efficiently.

I do not care what the source of the return is  Historically the highest return is via a value add and appreciation and is more so recently due to the recent rate increase versus earlier this century (before 2022).However, most new RE investors cannot handle extended periods of large negative cash flow.  

If you think about it in any industry less transparency and more friction in the transaction will increase fees/commission vs reducing them.I like the idea as an investor of having different agents, a team of agents maybe 3-4 bringing me deals, but I think less of that will happen now as all will have to have you sign some kind of agreement up front. 

Clear damage would be the vinyl window handles chipped and broken.

As you stated jurisdictions and different city regulations all handle it differently.

You normally handle the whole project yourself.  

I just had her sign a new lease adding her boyfriend who she is alleged fighting with that starts 1/1/25 so If there is going to be a major issue id like to handle it ASAP before that lease would start. i received the messages at 2am and have not responded to him. 1.

Your EMD should still be with the title company if it was handled correctly.