Bookkeepers are fairly cheap, even good ones and should be able to setup for 2 units in a couple/few hours.  

But that’s the game we play. 

I think the bottom line is that he played fast and loose with our money.

Maybe talk to the city and see what the process is.Now of course you don't know how things are going to play out.

Many of them won't be convinced by facts, such as how much revenue STR's facilitate in and around Asheville, and will continue to push debunked sentiments about affordable housing, but the threat of lawsuits might make them play nicer.

As it is when money is at play.

A lawyer might be able to answer this better, but most rentals fall under fair housing laws (there are exceptions) and that protects against discrimination based on familial status which means children or someone who is pregnant.

I currently live and invest in the area and know my market but many of out of state investors get taken advantage of if there don't play an active role Detroit.

Sets up automatic requests for rent, and is a fairly bare bones but SUPER easy to use system.

I recognize not everyone gets this but my margin is wsj prime plus 0.5% which currently is a high 8.5% (8% + 0.5%) but fairly recently was competitive with mortgage rates.