And my #1 issue is I don't see any actions to address this in a meaningful, market specific manner. 

Here is how we usually handle situations like this: if a tenant communicates with us, we usually try to work something out with the tenant. 

It sounds like you know how to avoid this in the future, so what to do with the situation at hand?

Is it situation based?

While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

My wife and I also own the only interior design company specifically for real estate investors, Ivory Home.

I also like having credit cards at the management level rather than a credit card per property.We can get into the weeds with this stuff but it all depends on your specific goals and how you're managing your properties.

Is this a situation where we (as sellers) would reach out to a wholesaler?

Ask specifically what is needed to comply. 

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:* Building a strong buyers list.* Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.* Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.