Sellers attorney was total trash and everyone hated them due to lack of communication.

A lot of conversational AI is super helpful, like Jasper for marketing (blogs, client communication, etc...). 

https://cityofpigeonforge.com/uploadedFiles/Community_Develo...I honestly don't know how the city operates with that lack of communication.

Let them know this is a business and as much as you might like them, you can not give them any leeway unless something is fully negotiated.. don't be a hard a** but be very clear in all communications be it verbal, text, email, whatsapp, telegram whatever. 

House hacking is a possible alternative, but given California's high real estate values, investigating other areas may be a good decision.Houston, TX is frequently seen as a favourable alternative for out-of-state real estate investing for various reasons: Diverse Economy, Population Growth, Affordability, Landlord-Friendly Laws, Job Opportunities etcRemember that success in out-of-state investing often involves ongoing communication, local support, and adapting to the unique aspects of the chosen market.Good luck!

If that's the case here, the PMC would probably not be liable.You'll also want to show the attorney any written communications with the PMC regarding the utilities and ongoing RentReady repairs, as these may also define who was responsible for what or if they took on more liability than covered in their management contract.

The ethically correct thing to do would have been for Kirt to communicate to us during our initial consultation that we were not a good fit for the program given that we were already too advanced.

In the future do better with documentation and communication.

They both take hard work, consistency, smart marketing, and good communication/organizational skills.

Start by communicating.