Our next buy-and-hold properties will, more than likely, be out of state.Our plan is to acquire around 10 to 20 properties over the next 5 years and then using the next 5 years to pay them off, swap out the bad apples, etc.

I'd also get contact info for her son as she seems to be reasonable and perhaps he can get the contact person.Do you know if they ever swap out case workers?

On the surface quick math would suggest I could halve my HELOC costs by taking out a new one to pay off the existing one, or effectively "swapping" the collateral property from second to primary... 

Maybe a tile backsplash since you wouldn't need a lot of it.I'd also swap out the hardware for something more updated and make them vertical on the doors instead of horizontal.

The best way to get in contact with me is by connecting with me here on BP and from there we can swap contact info on the messenger.

I do have locks with interchangeable cylinders, so at turnover time, I just swap the cylinders, rather than the whole lock.If the property is far from where you live, this next idea may not work for you. 

If so turn off the breaker and swap the wires to new 3 prong outlet.

I have swapped out light switches, electrical outlets, mounted microwaves, light fixtures, thermostats, etc.

@Chris Magma You can use Fiverr.com to buy a list, also you can find someone there to build a list for you, networking with Wholesalers and swapping one list for another, FB Investor Groups, and building relationships at local Meetups. 

Another thing I'm struggling with is the two bedroom closets, Should I keep them as they are or swap the doors so the main bedroom door is for the closet closest to the perimeter wall?