I started renting it out (self-managed) in October of 2016 after moving in with my wife.We just recently renegotiated a higher rent with our tenant for $2,250/mo starting in October which should bring us up to about a break-even.

My Property manager and one of my tenant had some sour relationship and the tenant complained Dept of public work now I got notice from them See attached imageNow my question is How can I do self evaluation on  my own to counter their charges.If these charges are valid, can I give 30 day notice to tenant to move out (Tenant is on month to month lease) so I can fix the issue, this tenant has also complained few times in past too.Any do and don't in such case

Credit card (or debit) for a self generating paper trail.

I had been able to afford the mortgage interest all this time because I was an hourly self-employed software consultant, not taking taxes out of my income yet.

I tend to believe that “emotion” and “risk-assessment” can’t be quantified in a spread sheet, yet they are very much significant factors in every investment decision. 

Make your current properties better such that you will have less repairs later or you can defer repairs when times are not good.4) Self manage your properties if you can.

Someone tries to self manage, thing go awry and then they ask BP what to do.

What are your short term 1 year medium 3-5 years and long range objectives 5+ years and how does holding vs selling into these plans?

Have an interesting situation on my hands and I think I know which direction to take, but I'd love the opinions and thoughts of the community to help guide my novice self!

Have an interesting situation on my hands and I think I know which direction to take, but I'd love the opinions and thoughts of the community to help guide my novice self!