I have already created a single member LLC in my name (husband) and the attorney said that it would be fine to proceed this way and that it would allow me to self-manage and maintain liability protection.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Two things, the first is a protect you down the line from them saying the home was not habitable and secondly, every time they ask, I would just keep referring back to my prior email and use that as a response

Now I have to register every year with the "housing protection department" because my unit is "available for rent".

Here's another perspective: Insurance is for liability protection.

However, in my experience, the MOST important factor in the safety, security and property protection is tenant selection. 

They promise my growing Roth IRA account balance becomes a floor and protects my account balance from being negatively impacted by market changes.  

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

They’re your first line of defense in protecting your investment portfolio.