Prior to that I was living just above the poverty level, a single mother with 3 children.  

The PM had the water turned off, plumber on site, water extracted tenant's furniture saved, and everything back as if it never happened.

As was mentioned, a generation or two ago, Americans could afford to buy a nice house, have two cars, support multiple children, have minimal or no debt, and adequate reserves for a comfortable retirement--all with nothing more than a high school diploma...today, we have folks with advanced degrees, no kids, no house, tons of debt, who live paycheck to paycheck.  ...this dynamic seems to support the idea that costs of living have far outpaced Americans' earnings over the last couple generations....

Before we close on any property, it has to be delivered vacant, and any tenant furniture, tenant junk, must be taken care of or we don't close.

You need about $20k for furniture etc.  

If you buy appliances and furniture for this property, the cost is always deductible, and you do not need cost segregation for that.

Their children are currently in charge of the properties and either have no interest or are too busy to take on the responsibility themselves.

It’s advisable to try to maximize the assets attributed to this classification.Personal PropertyThis includes items such as fixtures, window treatments, carpeting, and furniture.

I was excited about getting into it, but am definitely hesitant now.Important note: My friend's mom is currently moving out of state and has to get rid of all of her furniture.

Your children will be very grateful you started when you did.