Feel free to add me to your network and if you ever have any questions reach out or send me an email.

In my case, I kept using it because I saw decent results, but I get why those surprise charges feel off-putting.

He's operating  business, taking the risk, providing a service to his community.Your tenant should be thankful that he saved so much money over the years, but he's more likely to feel entitled and that his rent should never increase.

You have consider that your average first time home buyer, has no clue how to read an LE, does not even know what fees are for what, and needs that additional assistance for them to feel comfortable purchasing their first property.

I could explain why, but I feel that @Dave Meyer and Dan Nelson do a great job on the podcast. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1043

Once you move forward with someone you have vetted and feel comfortable with co-living, you can use the message templates to inform your tenant, upload your lease for e-signing, and collect a deposit and rent.

But now I feel a little stuck because this experience hasn't been good and I'm stuck in a partnership I'm not comfortable with.

You could pull some cash out to do the renovations and then refinance on the ARV once its done in 6 months and take out more cash to buy another investment home or rent that one out and buy a New primary home.If you have any questions on the steps or the process feel free to reach out or send me an email. 

Feel free to ask anything, anytime.Cheers!

On one hand, I feel that it is a great property and a great time to buy while competition is low.