Having an expert landlord attorney involved will help you a lot.As for the actual question, it is very difficult if not impossible to "stop" a tenant from damaging your property, because you are not inside the property to know what they are doing.

What would you recommend to someone who wants to get involved? 

By the time we came back security had pepper sprayed the gang leader and he ran into one of the rooms after breaking the glass and rinsed his eyes out and ran away.

Self-managing can be a great way to stay directly involved, but it’s also important to consider the demands it can place on your time, resources, and expertise.I'm certain, you have experienced some real frustrations with that PM company, but a strong property management company that can align with your overall needs, can sometimes be a priceless investment when it comes to staying compliant. 

After all if you get the deal done, you are creating more opportunity for everyone involved!

Hi,I spoke with a multifamily seller recently, and he told me that he was involved in a class action lawsuit with Pace Morby with the nature of it seemingly around the Sub-to deals he structures.

Purchase price: $1,000,000 Ravine ApartmentsWe purchased, Silvertree Apartments in 2022 which was a run down 20% occupied apartment complex that was an eye sore for the city of Silverton (suburb of Cincinnati).

Often times the transaction between the DST and the REIT involve a significantly lower commission for the brokers.

Quote from @Blaise Peterson: Daughter: 26yo and earns >100k/yr and, historically, has rolled her eyes when I mention the phrase "real estate".

Managing a company usually does not involve participating in real estate acquisition, management or construction.