If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

To evict a tenant based on a lease violation such as hoarding would require you to notify them and then give them an opportunity to fix the situation.

You left without notice, you abandoned the property and left it in a condition which required repair and we notified you of this and you refused to come walk the property with us. 

-Leverages your current momentum and enthusiasm for investing, potentially accelerating your path to financial freedom.Cons:-Requires managing two properties, which could add stress unless you already have a system in place (or plan to hire a property manager).

Some of your requirements come across harsh.

Best to call city hall for the town you are buying in to see what if any rent control rules are in place. see link below if you require additional information and call the Jersey City Landlord Tenant relations office. https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/...Jersey City CPI chart on recommended rent increases: https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server...The state with the highest eviction rate in the country right now is South Carolina. 

The bay area has many old houses so be aware of what it will take to being them up to code and meet insurance requirements.

you can use hard money to buy a BRRRR - will still require a down payment - and then refinance. 

It’s also worth verifying if Beaumont and Port Arthur have any specific contractor registration or insurance requirements, as local compliance can sometimes impact project timelines. 

You can also take our a personal loan up to $50K that "does not" require a property or a lien.