From the information you provided, she seems like a prime candidate to not leave the property the way she found it, and will pitch a fit over any deductions taken out of her security deposit.

This minimizes disruption if issues arise.

@Thomas F Blaskey If your gain after expenses is minimal (~$15K), selling outright is straightforward, with modest taxes on the gain (15%) and depreciation recapture (25%).

However, higher fees do not necessarily indicate skills.Final ThoughtsA skilled property manager can save you time, minimize risks, and boost profitability.

What's your pitch to sellers in a competitive market when you are up against experienced wholesalers?

Just curious what is the long term plan as far as minimizing tax in later years as the account in pre-tax become huge?   

For inspiration, you can check out sites like Slidebean, PitchDeckHunt, or Canva (I use this personally), which have sample pitch decks and templates tailored for different industries.

At the same time, I prefer to minimize liability, though I’m not a seasoned investor.Is this one of those calculated risks that investors eventually become comfortable with, or should I prioritize limiting liability from the outset?

They have a great sales pitch, but rush to sign you up and not much after that.

Both of these challenges can often be minimized with the right team and guidance from an experienced investor.As @Jay Hinrichs mentioned, appreciation is the main driver of wealth in real estate.