That can be a draw back if the market is on a mad run up tho.Also, I would always have enough in a heloc to cover your 401k loan in the event of job loss or if you quit your job. 

I am left feeling that working with them was a wasted investment and decided to cut my losses and move on. 

Then you can determine if you made a profit, loss or broke even.Determining your sales price can only be determined by the market. 

I hope your attorney can help you and remember to stream your energy to find the next deal yourself so you can cover this loss; this is the most helpful way to let go of that feeling of being scammed.

I do want to point out though that Cleveland's population loss has finally stopped.

It doesn't cover any loss of income due to your rental being repaired.

Recently decided, to invest in a mobile home park but sold at a loss.

IMO cash flow provides a way to mitigate the risk of unexpected expenses and loss of income due to vacancies.

Because your second year is likely (oops, I did it again) to show a net profit instead of net loss.

Let the tenant vacate, and you have one month to find a replacement before you incur any losses.