What you will learn from YouTube (even if you are unable to completely address the situation yourself) are things like: what caused the problem in the first place (so you can prevent it in the future), what is the cost of fixing it yourself (as a reference point in the future to determine if it's worth hiring someone else to handle it), and basic diagnostic/problem solving skills relevant to whatever you are having trouble with.In regards to how to handle the tenant: It is critical that you set and manage expectations.

That worked out OK since I knew the area really well and own other properties there, but I would have been really concerned to use that agent in a situation where I didn't know what was going on.  

If you're highly cash-flowing as you say, stop messing with banks. start working with lenders that are tailored to your needs and situation as an investor.

In the past, I have adjusted the due date, set up 1099 type tenants on a quarterly payment schedule, requested (and received) 2-3 months rent in advance, sold the property via lease/option, etc.I get that the norm is rent due by the 1st, late fee accrues on the 6th, but this tenant's situation apparently doesn't fall into the normal category, so ask the question, then evaluate whether you can live with (and accommodate) the answer.Good luck!

A good strategy is to compare areas and see which best suits your situation and then become an expert in that neck of the woods - find the best investor-focused realtor, etc.About your second question, I am not a lawyer or accountant so you will need specialist advice there. 

However, in your situation, it is a disagreement on the leasing price, I would think in this situation, your tenant should vacant the property by the date the lease is over. 2) Do I have the right to not renew the lease, given that I do not agree to their counterproposal?

I am looking for some advice on how to handle a difficult situation with a contractor.

Here are the basics, please let me know if you have any additional questions and I’ll do my best to answer: 227k purchase price, 9 units, 4800 gross monthly rents, needs 60-70k in repairs, 350k ARV, the possibility of additional income from an on-site coin-op laundry facility ($250-300)... those are the nuts and bolts.

You just have to inform tenants going in about the situation. 

As others have mentioned, depending on your family situation - IE schools - you should be able to find a 2-4 unit that you can purchase with your VA loan.