If you do find that the costs to maintain the investment property are too substantial and you'd rather sell down the road, it would qualify for a 1031 exchange since the property was held for investment use.

Trying to do everything yourselves.

I never asked for this LOL it was thrust upon me. 

It's crazy to think that a seller would do this.

I’m in it for the long haul.What would yall do?

We do this for brand new investors with no experience.

.: Congratulations… In the long run it should do well.

View it as a business expense like you do the mortgage. 

Much better off paying the eviction lawyer to do what they do than give up those 2 benefits.  

are you handy or do you have team of handyman when issues arise?