I read a self-affirmation each morning to verbally remind myself what I'm working towards and to remember that even though my goals seem far off, if I stay consistent every day I know I will reach my target. 

I'm pulling my hair out.

Banks typically want a gift letter in your file from the giver, affirming that the funds are indeed a gift and are not a loan with the expectation of repayment.If you house hack, you're combining buying an "investment property" with the possibility of low-down-payment financing available only to owner occupants, perhaps through FHA.

You’ll get zero appreciation in Erie and the clientele will be young single mothers with neon green hair and seven kids from seven different dads  

When I went out to inspect, found he didn't have the energy to shave and get a hair cut either.

Getting a single large client can be great - but that person will quickly realize that they have you by the proverbial short hairs and can really jerk you around if they want to.Also, if you grow quickly and suddenly need to add people, getting paid after work is done can really create a cash crunch if you need to meet a weekly pay roll, or if you're suddenly consuming 500% more gas, consumables, materials, etc...

  I have a inherited tenant who ive been dealing with for about 5 years and Sadly I believe that they have just finished pulling the last hair off my back.

You are sounding very agist and sexist.....Eta: they have lots of work opportunities because that kind of work is needed everywhere - so it would be easy to get a job - kind of like a hair dresser, accountant, etc  

They are not in the business of taking on risk (perceived or otherwise) for free.In most states, Quitclaim Deeds are considered appropriate for release of interests but are not affirmative, meaning there may not really be an interest, as of a date. 

You can always spot weekend warriors who are telling tall tales about how much renovation they actually do by how much facial hair they have.