We have both a realty practice and mortgage practice.

Additionally, you have to consider healthcare, vision, dental, etc... 

So, keeping an eye on it and addressing minor fixes (like securing loose shingles) can be a practical middle ground.

Those are standard practices.

Non payment evictions are practically non existent.

Also, as I understand it you gutted those houses, putting in practically new everything.

It's good practice to let the tenants know you will be working on the common areas so they don't think it's a complete stranger or someone spying on them.

Wholesalers give far less from what I’ve seen in practice and in “training.”  

Experience and practice helps of course.

So I pay it, and every few weeks when the stars align and I have no work meetings at the time, I join, listen to other people's questions and Peter's answers and that's it.At least after reading your post I feel better knowing that some clever tactics were practiced to get me into this and not that I was easily fooled.I would be happy to share info if yiu think it will help others make decisions and avoid shortcomings, and I would appreciate it if you have some advice that might help me get out of this situation.Thank you!