If they fail to comply, you may need to involve legal counsel or contact your state’s real estate commission.Hire a Reliable Manager: Finding a professional, responsive property manager is key.

Selling and exploring a 1031 exchange could make sense if you can find a deal with stronger cash flow or faster equity growth, but the key is comparing your current return to what your skill and experience could generate in another investment.Here to help,Jorge

Simple touches like fresh paint, landscaping, and clean walkways can make a big difference.Highlight Key Features: During the appraisal, point out any high-quality materials or unique features you've added.

Closing was pushed back to end of April so I don’t have the keys yet.

This goes over the Turn Key world and what to expect.

And Stay consistent, wholesaling takes time, but the more deals you look at, the better you get.As a fellow wholesaler working to build strong relationships and find good deals, I can tell you that being honest, doing your research, and staying patient is the key.

Be responsive, communicative, deliver on what you say you are going to deliver (e.g. photos are true representation of your properties, amenities reflect what you actually have).  

The key question,  especially as a finance guy, to ask "Can I deploy that same $15k more efficiently to and get a better result?" 

Have you considered Turn Key properties? 

@Cole DobbsIn addition, I may be able to help you and connect you with some key real estate investor players in the Houston, Texas market since I am an Investor myself that have done most of these real estate investing strategies and also an investor-broker who has helped over 400 investors like you.