Hire a virtual assistant 2. 1031 into a DST

No way is this a scheme to keep EM for the seller..Anytime I have had EMD disputes it usually gets solved with a 50 50 split since I know what will happen.. what happens is exactly as you describe.. money is to small to realistically hire an attorney to collect..

Quote from @Sean Allen Fenn: We hired them for our holding company.

This will help you understand your options and decide if it's the right time to hire a pro. 

So this involves hiring an architect draw up plans ($1,000 - 3,000 if I had to guess).  

If that's the case look into finding a handyman, and make sure to shop around for the best price.Stuff I have ran into:lost keys/lockpicking [hired]broken washer [fixed myself]shower door [fixed myself]AC clogged [hired]Microwave broken [replaced myself]holes in the wall [fixed myself] Thank you!

If the partner moves out of state next year they are still a 10% owner, but you simply hire another property manager for that same 8-10%.

Hire someone?

After voicing that I will be hiring an attorney and filing a compliant with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection all my ad spend was cut off without warning to make it look like I violating the agreement and I was also locked out of some areas CRM system.

I just hired a new CPA who is also a real estate broker.