Granted that's a huge win if you can, the goal is to minimize your living expenses while adding another investment property into your portfolio. 

Where there is a fee, it is minimal and only a hundred dollars or so.

It looks like its in an “Area of Minimal Flood Hazard” from the FIMA map but I’m not sure how to estimate flood insurance yet.  

He added that reviews are like 2 edged swords, they can ruin a business in less than 24 hours if not handled properly and can bring more referrals and sales to your business if handled properly.I personally feel that for me as a guy who is just starting a business and looking to build my presence online at a minimal cost, managing and generating reviews is the way to go.

There is plenty in your post to unpack, I'd suggest focusing on the first purchase being your primary househack, 4-plex is a good goal and there are deals on the local MLS that will need minimal rehab/repairs.Feel free to reach out to me with specific strategy on how to get started.I'd be glad to get you started!

Minimally, it's drama.It looks like the landlord was sloppy here, as most agree, but that still doesn't give the OP the right.

I offered to help advertise it (this was in a different state, pre-RE license), do showings, and get a new tenant in place so they wouldn’t lose any/minimal income.

I get my money on the 1st and have minimal problems.

To avoid buying the wrong property partner with a experienced investor from the area this minimizes risk.

I figured 42% more cashflow today and removing a lot of risk from her life with minimal effort on her part would be worth a functional discount in the overall price.