It really depends on your specific situation.It's good you're thinking about the operational and bookkeeping component for your financial account structure to make things easier on yourself and any financial team members you have or may have in the future.You're ahead of the curve!

This documentation will be helpful if you ultimately decide to charge the tenant for repairs.

Contacted the warranty and as you mentioned they are experts in delays (nothing new here), but I also went ahead and contacted the electrician.Both later mentioned that they never received any call about this issue.

If you spend it now, you lose your leverage for the rest of the lease, and you'll have nothing to handle unpaid rent, cleaning, or repairs after termination.You are starting down a dangerous path.

Mixing MTRs and STRs can be a great strategy, but it does take some juggling.Switching to STRs in the summer is totally doable—you just need to plan ahead.

My limit is set to $500, and I never was sent a request for this repair.

It wasn’t a detailed plumbing drawing- he had shown one line going to all units while the contractor pointed out that it is better to show individual lines to each unit as repairs and maintenance are easier. and some towns even require it . 

Right now, you are thinking of yourself and how to get you ahead and not stepping back and looking holistically at the process.

Planning ahead for your move to Rapid City and setting up a network is a smart approach, especially since you’re already experienced with properties in NC and Las Vegas.

Online Facebook groups can be fruitfulOnce you find a property things tend to move fast so have a good contractor available to help you estimate repairs.