To properly renew a lease with a tenant, several tasks SHOULD be done:1) Evaluate the property to make sure tenant is taking care of it and you want them to stay.2) Do a market analysis of rental rates.3) Determine target rental increase amount4) We present all this to the tenant, as we assume they're looking at rental rates on Zillow, etc.5) We then ask the tenant what adjustment they think is fair and then negotiate rent amount and lease term (we always try to go for 2 years).6) New lease sent electronically to sign.All of this takes time, hence a Renewal Fee.

It's essential to consider and appreciate the diversity of housing options available, each serving different needs and lifestyles.

always best to satisfy the county what they're asking and for it to be done properly and septic can be a bad problem for the future 

But you are effectively putting yourself into more debtThere is good debt, and bad debtStudent loans are IMO bad debt - yes you get a degree that gives you a good paying job, but it costs you money every month to hold that debtReal Estate debt if used properly can be good debt.

Make sure the math checks out and your lifestyle energy works with the math.  

Although 5k is a great start, the Airbnb market is very competitive and you will need more set aside in order to properly acquire an investment property.

The executor did not properly probate her share in the Union County court.

Keep in mind your goals, time, energy, and the lifestyle you want to have or are willing to have. 

not everyone can given family / lifestyle. 

She might not be understanding something or explaining it to officials properly and that is where an estate attorney can help.