Not many people are in your shoes, so don’t be afraid to choose.

Jewel-colored crisply ironed shirt plus contrasting tie, crisply-pressed slacks, shined shoes look good, and don't cost that much. 

My parents took the time to explain what my $100 would look like in X-amount of years compared to spending it on a new pair of Nike shoes.

If I were in your shoes I would request a preliminary settlement statement showing all actual lender fees. 

I’ve been in your shoes, and I just rolled my old 401k into my new companies 401k.  

My logic here may be a little convoluted considering the property is a duplex and you're house hacking but this is what I would do in your shoes.

If I were in your shoes again as a new investors I'd focus on two things:1. learn your numbers - you need to know the returns, expenses, financing, etc numbers that make a deal work for you.

When your actively showcasing certain things that cross a line, you rise up the momma and papa bears that may have never before shown themselves.  

Many investors have been in your shoe at the beginning of their journey, so the idea is to figure out how you can start taking action.

I've never been in your shoes, but I'd send the PM a letter, professionally describing and documenting all of the issues you've had, ending the contract in writing and respectfully requesting that they return my deposit by x date (make sure it's in line with what your contract says).