Ladson has seen tremendous growth over the last three years.

You're investing in an area that produces tremendous cashflow, however there is risk associated with that and some of it is what your experiencing right now but the good will outweigh the bad if you're going to truly buy and hold.

While it took until the 15th to get all the rent, it gave her tremendous peace of mind knowing the rent was being paid each month without her involvement, and I felt better knowing I was guaranteed to get the rent without excuses, stress or late fees.

@Lee L. you come across as tremendously defensive. 

(complaints, etc.)The previous lessor had a built-in rent escalator of about $9 per month in rent and an automatic lease renewal clause. 

This helps tremendously while I fix the house up, so I don't have to worry about borrowing more money.

Also through syndication your getting tremendous economies of scale and protections compared to a SFH or duplex.

Though, if I stick it out here just 7 more months, I think I'll be eligible to get my GC license, which could help tremendously!

It would certainly save a tremendous amount of mess.

Not big ranch type property.I know in Portland you get 2 mil and over and the market constricts tremendously. either way that was a bold move taking on that house thats for sure..