They don't want the company to be potentially liable if an owner doesn't follow through with the inspections and repairs.After the GFC, we needed the capital investment or they would have had to tear down more houses than the thousands that they already have.

If you consider Pittsburgh in the future I'm happy to talk about the market and help you get set up. 

Yes BP is the right place.

I have been following BP on YouTube for a few years and have been investing in real estate for the last 3 years. 

Last short term rental we put on the market was booked for a 30 day stay first day on the market.

I used to live in the city and the taxes and water bills are nightmares.

Please consider the following:- Monthly savings: ~$4-5k- Full time job: Traveling and always relocating- No real estate currently ownedMy wife and I have long term goals to live on a remote ranch and would like to use real estate investing as a means to get there.

I was thinking that the very thin hard carpet could serve as a sound insulation layer, and just installing click together LVP right over the thin carpet and the thin hard stick on tiles. 

And the rest of the gain will be deferred in the 1031 exchange.

Esprit if it's causing issues with other (good) tenants and they aren't following the rules of the lease I wouldn't renew.