I want to go to the next level- I just don't know how. 

Bigger Pockets Property Insights tool has been useful, even if it's not perfect, it does list known ads, and it indicates the confidence level that it has in its valuation.  

It hasn't been enough of an issue that I tear my hair out, but there have been a few problems:Tenants washing laundry late at night while others are trying to sleep;Someone starts laundry and forgets to finish, leaving wet stuff in the washer or dry stuff in the dryer;Someone stole another person's detergent, softener, or even some of their clothing;Tenants don't clean the machines or the laundry room after use;Those are just a few of the most common issues.

I might be willing to live in a living room behind a curtain to make the numbers work but that's about the level of my "discomfort pendulum" at the moment. 

But this is another level altogether.

So i'd prefer to property manage myself to reduce expenses and handle repairs at the lowest level because im extremely handy.Any input is greatly appreciated.

The fact that he did your taxes(means he knows your income level, what changed between 2020 and 2019), he would likely best suited to answer your question.There are hundred's of reasons that can cause an increase in taxes, especially if your income is above $150,000.1.

One tenant appears to fry their clothes by hanging them up.

There is nothing wrong with either approach (full rehab vs targeted based on immediate need), but it is important to know which level of rehab has been done on a unit you are considering purchasing. 

In the March report, sales stood at the highest level since 2006.