Even the subpar situations we have no control over.

And i found launch control but the minimum is $500 a month, but they use cross-referencing data across sources to find the most accurate contact information by using a person's name and address to find their phone number, real address and email by accessing public databases, phone number directories, credit reports, utility bils, public tax records, and social media profiles. this is waaay expensive for me as a beginner. what do you suggest or if anyone has any suggestion I'd greatly appreciate it.??

Right now, it feels like this might just be a way for the tenant to try and take control of the situation.

The story was she rented the place in the 1950's, under rent control then under rent stabilization laws.

SFHs are largely exempt from many regulations such as rent control.

No need to be emotionally attached to any property, or the time you invested in finding this "deal"

Your strategy takes advantage of your employment cash flow and ability to control discretionary spending.  

If there was no appreciation, there is no need to do a 1031 exchange.I have never been a fan of condo's as you lose some control over the investment - You have no control over the monthly maintenance fees, you may not have control over who is on the board, you have no control over special assessments.I wish the investments turn out well for you!

There is a provision in all my contracts that permit me to assign the contract to a newly-formed entity that I control.

Id recommend the single-family rental because you have more control and you don't need to worry about some greedy operator screwing it up