So, i was fortunate to have relationships with both contractors and landscapers who can tackle those things before the fines pile up again.

No, I believe in pulling up our sleeves and tackling real-world problems together.

I'd encourage you to reconsider.Having said that, if I were in your shoes and made up my mind to exit the property, here are the ways I would tackle it in order of preference:1.

I was able to BRRRR four properties there and now i am slowly deciding to pivot to tackle more appreciation plays.If your first rental is an appreciation play and there simply is not enough rental income to offset your expenses then you may run into financing issues after your first property.

i'm not even sure how to tackle it all. 

Roommates are a smart idea to tackle the expenses, but don't forget the unpredictable.

@Kieran Dowling I agree with everyone that you should act as your own General contractor and hire the sub contractors to do the jobs you can not tackle.

Focus on the blocking and tackling of getting really good at a particular skill, monetizing that skill, living off of next to nothing, piling up money, getting reps.

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I'm embarking on an exciting journey to acquire and renovate a duplex from 1900, aiming to tackle the inherent challenges of outdated insulation and the lack of modern vapor and air barriers.

Are you interested in tackling these problems?