I would not sign a buyer broker exclusively or be pressured into one unless you want to work exclusively with that agent.

Borders are now open to go to Caribbean and other places, so it feels to me that the domestic demand is bound to only decrease due to competition and labor uncertainties pressures. 

The tenant in my first rental moved in yesterday and asked if he could mount a couple of TVs.

Tenant: nah I’ll just do it myself (After you leave of course) property owner at an inspection : I see you mounted the tv without permission that’ll be $500 or you need to move out. 

I appreciate the advise.A family member which is a certified paralegal has offered to help pressure them.

New tenants will be moving in soon and they mentioned mounting a flat screen TV.

invested $40k into driveway, new acs, paint and pressure wash.

We always mount our TV using good quality mounts.

Not an empty few words just because maybe this constant inbox notification put so much pressure on you. 

A mess is a mess and it won't be the first or last time.. that's why you document move in conditions and photo move out conditions.. and get a good security deposit.You say he's in the military,, check other posts about military tenants, you'll see that if you contact his commander he'll be pressured to pay for damages.. not sure but worth a check.