You'll be surprised how easy the next purchase will be after buying the first.

All this time and energy spent vs picking up the phone, calling tenant and saying "Oh hey, curious where all this is coming from, kinda caught me by surprise".     

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

One of my properties is a mixed-use building with 4 apartment units and a convenience store.

Their online transfer systems (ACH, wires, zelle) is more convenient than any other banks I’ve come across.

How convenient for you to have left that out 2) your examples in every case leave out the multiplier that leverage would provide.  

i really don't think you "missed" anything here, this deal didn't add up and i am not at all surprised that this is how it ended up "selling."

I would start looking into liquidation options before you lose a bunch more equity to fees and interest from non payment.You would be very surprised to see how quickly your balances will increase once you stop paying.

Put safety first by looking closely at homes, guessing fix-up costs, working with good workers, and having backup plans for surprises.