Additionally, you miss out on one of the biggest advantages of real estate: forcing appreciation through strategic renovations.Another issue with Turnkey properties is that they often aren’t homesteaded, which typically throws off any proforma, resulting in higher-than-expected property taxes.

Not just throwing some lipstick on it and calling it good, but instead, what will offer more value to the property to get maximum rent.

That's the easiest, least expensive way to get started and investing in that way in your local market will have a much greater impact on your financial future than buying a cheap house in the midwest- those "cheap" houses tend to be very expensive. 

When you claim your home on Zillow it throws a #0 after the address when you look at it. 

But I also know it might be a risk throwing something like this on him.

I could be wrong, but I think the purpose of this forum isn't for CPAs to fight and throw out IRS Pubs and Regs (although, these are helpful) to impress everyone. 

Throw $15k at thisAnd what about the kitchen and baths?

But I also know it might be a risk throwing something like this on him.

If you buy them online in bulk they're really cheap and I think it makes a huge difference.Lastly, DoorDash and other apps like it are incredibly useful.

I dont have much specific advice to help you with this one as it appears you may have just blindly trusted the system you bought into and now find yourself in a pickle.with these types of assets it rarely gets better so careful throwing good money after bad.U may need to just liquidate and and regroup.I dont suppose the company you paid for all this education and system is stepping up for you hear in a financial way ??