Crunch the numbers - Carefully calculate potential cash flow, ROI, and cap rate.

You really should get some professional advice on how to properly operate your LLC. 

Controlling this moisture is 100% best done when the house is being built, so if the builder or homeowner never intended or cared that it be finished, and didn't seal the basement and provide for toe drainage, everything you do is going to be combatting that issue.

I got an awesome Deaf best friend who is a professional real estate investor who I think you will LOVE.

The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVEWhether you're listing your space on Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, or with a professional property manager, you will need a whole bunch of items that guests expect to see and make your life as a host easier and more profitable.

I have a unique situation and have a few questions and could really use a professional's advice.

My biggest lesson learned is that I need to make sure I do more research before buying any properties to ensure they can cash flow and are in the best possible area.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would advise consulting a lawyer or tax professional specializing in real estate LLCs for this.

It's a good thing I'll be able to adjust rents up however, because operating expenses have gone way up also thanks to steeply increasing property taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn care, snow removal, appliances, hiring anyone to do anything, materials, price per square foot to remodel, etc. all goods and services have gone way up.  

That being said, I think it's good that you see the limitations with the professional you're currently working with.