My current tenant has removed a picture from the wall and replaced the provided bedding with their own belongings. 

I feel better now, but perhaps I should start looking for a lawyer who can help on the matter of the tenant taking in her mother without my permission and they having walled in the deck with heavy curtains, which impedes air circulation, etc.  

While those are all considerations and options you have a license and skill that is incredibly valuable to anyone who wants to transition into real estate full time....the ability to charge for your time.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: I bought my first house and got into REI for control, stability, and the opportunity to solve problems. 

After my experience of buying 2 Class C Indianapolis properties in 2023 "cash flow on paper" I saw the writing on the wall.

Quote from @Account Closed: I would say.. can you save the tub and re-glaze and redo the tile on the wall can save you $1,000 or more just on materials and labor..

They raise X amount of dollars and then hit a wall, because they are not prepared.

I really appreciate your advice, and it’s incredibly helpful as I’m starting my journey in wholesaling.

The best part of BiggerPockets is the incredible connections you can make, especially with so many local investors in the area.

I actually sold a Class C a few months ago - I saw the writing on the wall after one Class C, very likely no capital gains after all my passive losses.