Alternatively, consider a cash-out refinance or HELOC to access equity for future investments while keeping the property.

Situated near the new Amazon warehouse and major freeways, the location offers easy access and convenience for tenants.

Was also looking for countertops; the stores near MSI appear to also deal MSI so it's probably just best to go to MSI . . . that is, if they'll give access to corporate pricing. 

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

The resources and people you have access to is amazing.

It's an unwelcome encroachment caused by a neighbors' lack of maintenance or poor tree placement, but I'm the one that has to hire someone (at massive cost and difficult access) to cut deadly branches that are 100' up? 

They can give you access to off-market properties such as foreclosures and bank-owned properties.

Are there less expensive ways to get access that are still effective? 

Without the address and access code I don't have to worry about that. 

You are making a lot of assumptions on accessibility and ease of install.