Wants what he thinks is a market price for something but doesn't understand the albatross he has created over the last 20 years. 

The core problem is marketing.Marketing 101: Target the right audience with the right message.Here’s the truth: it doesn’t matter how much ketchup you put on a baby-cow burger—vegans won’t buy it.

Developing strong financial and business acumen is also crucial for success as an investor, so that’s another area where you could focus your efforts if getting a license doesn’t align with your plans.I’m here as a resource—feel free to reach out if there’s anything I can do to help!

The new appraisal just doesn’t make sense, especially when compared to the first one.

The units are very utilitarian, in the first listing there are only 2 art pieces in the living room, they are too small for the wall, and they look like they were ordered off of amazon which isn't necessarily bad but it also doesn't stand out.

so I am going to have to speak to the realtor and the tenant to see what we can do. hopefully she doesn't fight and it goes well otherwise i may have to adjust the rent.  

Start with a notice if that you are ending the lease (assuming it is month to month) and if he doesn't move, then start the eviction process.

First thing is NEVER feel concerned of hurting someone's feelings or ego, your reviewing to employ them, that makes you the boss doesn't it?

Who gets a puppy and then doesn't bring it with them just going into a rental? 

If you plan renting out this property, that cost recovery comes from cash flow (equity doesn't count).