I actually called on a sign and they had a deal that an existing buyer bought and I made 10k...Absolutely no money, just action...phone call...Boom!

Give yourself whatever time limit you feel comfortable with to see where these actions put you after this time period.  

Go to your local REIA meetings and you'll find plenty of people willing to help you as long as you're willing to take action and learn!

I can read all the books and forum posts I want, but experiencing the actions, ebbs, flows, and nuances in the winds of Real Estate investing is where the wisdom behind the knowledge and concepts resides. 

It's just an unnecessary barrier to taking action at this point.

For liability and quality reason you never allow a tenant to pick up any tools in your property.It's nice that the work is a plus but this is not relevant to the severity of his actions.

Keep learning and taking action

Given the info we have so far, I am inclined to think the neighbor is the issue and the "or else something bad will happen" reply seems like a threat of taking action. 

Congrats on taking action! 

Yes as noted by @Kyle Mccaw, your not going to agree to any other terms once the eviction action has been filed and process started,, unless your in the court room with a mediator.