Providing documentation such as tax returns and signed affidavits may strengthen your argument.Consider seeking advice from a qualified real estate focused tax professional who can provide insight into the potential tax consequences of your actions and help you make informed decisions.

Comfort with your decisions is essential for moving beyond analysis paralysis and taking action.

They were also able to provide new estimates on the work needing to be done including correcting everything the original contractor had done.My question is, should I pursue some sort of legal action or just never get into contact with said contractor again?

He had mentioned taking legal action because we are "violating the lease by not providing a safe property."

You learn ALOT by simply taking action, so I'm glad I took the leap for the 1st house hack.

There are consequences to actions.

I don’t think that course of action is prudent.

Keep taking your journey step by step and those actions will compound for the future. 

Start reading about real estate and listing to BP podcast at 16 or so I just turned 20 and want to start taking more action and getting more involved in the REI community.

Remedial Action must be started within 24 or 72 hours depending on the situation and repairs must be completed within a reasonable period of time.    5.