The contractor I hired to paint interior of home has left it incomplete. He also removed a whole house alarm system without telling me. He explained he had to in order to paint the home properly. He does not plan to r...

Just keep in mind that the people here are human, make mistakes, and do things "their way," and you should always do your own diligence on whatever questions you ask.

You've already let her know it was a mistake as you thought she'd been given notice.

If what you said is the case then so be it, I’ll learn from mistakes

Its a very costly mistake to get wrong! 

The seller then made the mistake of allowing the buyer to draw up the contract and closing docs, and further “saving” money by not hiring an attorney.

@Amy DenzlerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder, etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Any vice, any backhanded thing you can think of, any trap, any costly mistake, I have seen it in product liquidation business.

I’m not 100% sure if I’m making a mistake in my calculations, but each time, the taxes take a surprisingly huge part of the cash flow.Any feedback/real-live experiences will be highly appreciated!

There are even members that will respond here that have ulterior motives, so you shouldn't trust them.Go through the content available here on BP and then start looking for a Property Management Company you can build a relationship with - but, still verify & validate what they do as no one is perfect and even an honest mistake can cost thousands.Some agents may post here to start with them, but 95%+ of agents don't know how to properly identify a rental property to buy.