George is right, QB is a very robust program but it aims to be a solution for most businesses where Stessa is designed for our industry.

I have never used a 1099 employee to door knock but I do know a potential solution.

If you did not pay for a policy, I recommend you hire a good real estate attorney, the solution may be a simple as an ejectment action or, depending on the specific facts, the solution may be more complex. 

If you have decided that REI is the route that you want to go, then doing your research and getting to know as much as you can is the best solution.

Sales paces and buyer traffic are declining, but they are declining off record paces that were not sustainable,” McCutcheon says.

Would LA DWP offer a solution? 

As other's noted, you will not find investments in this market that generate 16-33% annualized cash on cash returns without relying on possible sale proceeds (which then means you cut the income stream) and typically even then you will be active.Since you are trying to create income that sustains you, risk is a very real factor, as is level of involvement.  

What's the solution?

Any particular solutions people recommend?

@JoyAllenI'm sorry that you are experiencing this with your current service provider.At Carter Street Financial Solutions, we help real estate investors by providing  bookkeeping and tax planning solutions so they can increase profits, reach their investment goals, and continue to build generational wealth.If you have any questions I'd like to see how I could help.Kind regards,Jori