have 8 months under my belt so far and have endured as much or more "setbacks" as I've ever seen in all my years of land-lording (lots of appliance, A/C, idiot guests that demand refunds due to crumbs in the toaster [no joke], and the dreaded HOA Special Assessment.

Yes, well it sounds you have endured a series of trials and have lived to tell the tale.

It also has endured some upgrades in the kitchen and window department.  

I've completed each investigation without a fine or any penalties, but it sure is a scary and time consuming process to endure, and it's not fun).

I am fully prepared to endure and work as hard as i have to.

I am fully prepared to endure and work as hard as i have to.

It's just like endurance running and other sports - there is no growth in the comfort zone, push past it and that's where the real magic happens.

That is great that even though you endured some stumbles, and noticed some mistakes, you evaluated where errors were made, and are taking great strides in the right direction - to be profitable in real estate!

Outside of their ability to produce revenue during the craze of a boom, none of these assets have any enduring value.

The only advice that I can offer is to be willing endure the growing pains.