What if someone has some other mental disturbance and doesn't pay rent-- but we're stuck with that too?

He came out fine but that year and half were rough mentally, physically and financially. 

All her stories are about addicts and mentally ill people that should not be allowed on the streets.

I now barely understand the nuance of life a little better, and realize I want to help people to live a better quality life by showing them how to approach the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of health in a more fulfilling way.  

This is a long shot, but it sounds like she could be mentally unstable.

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

This is a tough mental frame to  break for some.

And good for you for prioritizing your son’s well being.First question is - if you break your annual lease on the condo you’re in will it cost you  significantly?

Some of the improvements include:Replacing the existing carpet with LVP (They had animals and there is a distinct odor)Replacing the acoustic drop ceilings (They painted the existing drop ceiling black)Removing a sliding glass door and replacing it with a french door for rental entranceReplacing the existing fluorescent lighting with can lightingReplacing painted wood panel with drywall, finishing, and painting said drywallMoving walls around to block off some areas and to make some areas biggerAdding a kitchen, which include cabinets, sink, range, and maybe a dishwasherCreate a path leading from my driveway around the backyard to the basement entrance.My space is about 1200 SF and I mentally prepared to spend about 15K to redo the basement to an acceptable quality level.

I had always been curious about real estate but was trapped in a scarcity mentality due to my upbringing and can now see how changing my state of mind opens up so many possibilities in my life.