, 2) it manages the properties directly so there are many hands in the cookie jar, and 3) how/when/impact if "they" decide to liquidate properties and what would be the exact impact to me? 

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If you’re dealing with a tough property, let’s talk.

The deal fell into my lap.

I RARELY will do a deal for someone i have not personally met.. so I do a lot of flying :)  

I would take James' advice: ignroe the rent, deal with the unauthorized cat, and move forward.

Hey TJ, welcome to the Forums.Wishing you the best as you work toward that first deal this summer!

One option might be to explore adding air purifiers or filters directly into the system to help mitigate odors.

Again its all in how much meat there is on a deal.

Trying to Scale Solo.The Myth of Doing Everything YourselfWhen I first got into real estate, I thought I had to:✅ Find the deals✅ Secure financing✅ Handle renovations✅ Manage tenants✅ Deal with maintenance✅ Track every dollarI figured, “If I want to maximize my profits, I need to do it all myself.”Sound familiar?