With 7 properties I would highly suggest getting a PM software to help you.

I highly recommend you create an "Animal Addendum" which is a set of rules for any animal, whether it's a pet or service animal.

Sounds to me like you’re commenting on how the quality of the course is without having seen it.  

A warranty can bring peace of mind, especially if the tenant values quality and reliability.Here’s our rule of thumb:For budget-friendly rehabs: Used appliances from a reputable source can be a smart choice.

So quality of tenant is irrelevant as accidents can happen.So most of your post demonstrates that you did not really think about it.  

Key Questions:Would it be more financially prudent to sell the rental property and pay off a chunk of my high-interest primary mortgage (7.375%), and use the remainder for a fix and flip?

Here’s why lease options are a game-changer:🔹 Low Risk, High Leverage – Instead of buying a property outright, you lease it with the option to purchase later.

Looking at this past week's CMI, it's interesting to see the buyer/seller positioning in the SE-ish area compared to the NW-ish area with rates high 6's in JanuaryStill bullish on W/NW future demand due to TSMC factory and other companies (dashboard snapshot below) but time will tell.

I think its a scary feeling, like the cost of entry is too high.

I want to try and offset as much cost as possible without compromising quality so I’m looking for a GC mentor who could help me eat, breathe, sleep and wake GC lol.