I’m hoping there’s something more efficient than me emailing applicants pdf application and then they Venmo me or something, I’d prefer better automation.

Then switch back to STR.  

Then you could sell your relinquished property and purchase the 50% of the real estate owned by your former partner.   

You'll also need to "front" the initial work, and then you'll get reimbursed under the draw schedule of the loan. 

Some companies give a "Full Transferable Warranty" but then hammer your with fees on labor or some other way to get more $4. pic below is of the severe fdn. settling in the kitchen.   5. 

And every time I would remind them, they would pay then make a complaint about either the other tenants or something in the apartment.

This is something that shouldn't be on your mind when interviewing a tenant.Keeping up with your tenant's sexual preferences and then following up to learn about their dating/marriage status is creepy. 

If you are already up into the higher brackets, then it won't make sense to take a bit out every year since it will be taxed at the same marginal rate...Can't easily negate the tax obligations... 

They will supposedly first pay you back your initial earnest money with interest within four weeks of signing their NEW RELEASE AGREEMENTS as a show of good faith if you get in touch with their attorney (send me a private message so I can send you instructions to get in contact with their attorney), and then the remaining outstanding deposit with interest within two months after that.

If they cause damage to the flooring, then they are definitely losing the deposit.