Yes, I may not see major cash flow but a) new constructions means the builder usually offers some discounts towards closing costs, sometimes up to $5K and b) to me, mental peace as a remote investor is something I can't put a price tag on. 

Also the standard family lease in a blue collar part of town where things are relatively clean and peaceful.  

I'm not sure what option 2 gets you, other than maybe peace of mind, but what fun is that? 

I've been reading a book called Irrational Exuberance by Nobel Prize winning economist Robert Shiller.

I think I am the type of guy who always keeps pushing, but you affirming better than 90% of Americans does give me a peace.

Such gifted minds were in charge of the fund, it even included Nobel laureates (In Economics!)

Even though it would be an extra cost I would definitely prefer to do that because it would give me peace of mind and I wouldn’t be wasting lots more money on full inspections that are destined to fail!

We will definitely keep "Landlord Personal Injury", as I'd imagine we'll want the peace of mind!

I have her DL, SS# (hopefully she gave me the right one :-))- Apart from keeping pictures, notes of damages , and a bill from handyman, sms exchanges, late fee records, anything else I need to do to strengthen my case infront of Justice of Peace court.

Not always in that it will be less overall cost, though often savings will be found, but also with peace of mind that everything is done correctly.Exactly what Greg noted for QBI - while these rules were plainly in place for 2018 (for all my syndicates this was all disclosed in a split out manner for both years), the IRS came out with an exact format they want everyone to follow for 2019 forward.The price range you quote is certainly not unreasonable, often to provide an accurate quote a CPA would like to see a copy of your prior year returns - it is not uncommon that there are technical issues you are not aware of that need to be considered.