Sounds like his son is a dweeb/lacks work ethic.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I called the CEO of the prop management company but he didn't want to tell me the reasons, just stated that they have high ethical standards.This person that got let go was really fast on answers and I enjoyed working with him, reason why I was confident this management company was a good one.

Well....should you invest in a city where the people elected a woman with foreclosures, liens, judgements, garnishments, ethical violations from the state ethics board,  misused a city credit card, went three years arrears on her federal taxes all while yelling for other people to pay "  their fair share, " left skeletonized dead bodies hanging over Canal St for months on end covered only by a tarp until the wind blew it off to reveal to our horror her blatant disrespect for human dignity?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Core values that have been vital to our company’s success include integrity, ensuring we always deliver on promises and prioritize ethical decision-making, and collaboration, fostering teamwork and open communication at every level.

I never want to crush anyones dreams but rather reinforce that education, work ethic, and action are ABSOLUTELY necessary for success...as you alluded to, nothing in life is easy!! 

As a beginner, I want to operate an ethical and sound business.

Bert was not exactly the most ethical investor before Clayton came along. 

Well, this is a wonderful thread.All I can really contribute with enough experience to be absolutely sure of what I say: if you live on the coasts and your spreadsheet tells you your best passive returns over the long haul are going to be in the Rust Belt in cheap rentals, then your spreadsheet needs to be looked at by someone with a lot more experience in cheap Rust Belt rentals than you have.My own take on the musings here of why everyone wants to quit their job these day and its possible connection to young people and their participation trophies, their possible work-ethic failings, moral turpitude, contemptible world outlook, lack of grit, et hoc genus omne...yeah, I know I don't know squat about all that.