You may have dodged a bullet if you really forgot to check and verify all the items.

. - along with inconsistent incomeTo be honest this person should not be investing in real estate and focus their time and energy on getting a stable w2 or income and get their credit cleaned up first

Personally I'd probably just put my energy into fixing the issue and getting it rented.

Nothing better than finding that diamond in the rough and then flip it as long as you have the time, money and energy to see it through.

Almost bought myself a property with a major leak because the seller sent proof with receipts but I dodged a bullet when I conducted my own re-inspection!

Maybe i bite the bullet and try PM and then if i really dont like them incan either take back management or sell if its just too much.

Then, stabilize that operation so that it continues to grow without requiring much of your time/energy.

Think about your goals but also your time and energy budget when choosing an asset or location. 

Direct Energy suggests 78F (25C) for indoor summer thermostat settings, Carrier suggests 72F (22C). 

I totally understand it’s cheaper to list it yourself, but if you have a full time job already, this can be very time and energy consuming.