But people are willing to pay more because they like the higher quality of the writing and cartoons (not my personal taste but obviously there are those that do).

Whatever your tastes, preferences and risk tolerance all come into play. 

Are there any must read articles, books, etc that could give us a good  taste for what we are in for and what we need to do?

The home clearly is not suited for her champagne tastes and she clearly doesn't respect your lease agreement.

It is possible to sell with a tenant in place, but overall it hurts your buyer pool (investors only) and gives a bad taste in people's mouths.

One is that I have a vested interest in doing the very best I can do to be a resource to others in the world of real estate investing and the second, is that even though Joe B. is too classy of a guy to name the HML folks he has a bad taste in his mouth about, since I know I am one of them, I want to address why his deal with us, did not go as planned, in an effort to perhaps shed some light on why reputable HML lenders are scrutinizing lending opportunities a little harder, and why you, as a borrower should be glad they do.

The space was filled with natural light streaming in through the windows, casting a warm glow on the tastefully decorated interior.

It's only the 6th, remember. 18 calls to their cell and work mixed in with  22 texts and e-mails is a little excessive for my tastes.

She does have some YouTube videos to get a taste of her knowledge and training.   

Let the fuzziest buyers come through this stylish looking residence with tasteful wood laminate flooring throughout and Spanish tiles flooring in the bathroom.