Based on the local market, $15k for renovations seems light—have you had contractors confirm this budget? 

They will generate a report to you based on their findings.Type 2 - conducted by an engineering firm where they will have you complete a questionnaire.The questionnaire will ask you details regarding the house and therefore, I would recommend having a home inspection or appraisal at the time of completion.The above two studies have pros / cons and differences in cost and turnaround time.Best of luck.

Terms are usually based on the deal, and your overall profile.

C class and lower areas is only where S8 beneficial and that tenant base can be a headache.

Don't use overly rozy projections based on self-management and renting it out forever.2) Higher risk - how do you know which tenant caused the damages or brought in the bed bugs?

The cameras I have will begin recording based on movement.

Further Evaluation (Professional based)Comment 2: Yard wetComment 23/24/25/26/27: Electrical WorkComment 4/5/6/7/40: Glass repairs/sealedComment 28/29/30: Hvac repairsComment 49: Chimney inspected/cleanedRepair (Handyman based)Comment 3: Vegetation removalComment 12: Leaking hose bibComment 13: Sewer cap replacedComment 19: Door knob replacedComment 22: Replace all batteries in smoke detectorsComment 38: Replace clamp in sinkComment 39: Replace dishwasherComment 41/48: Dry wall prepareComment 44/47: Door repairHave you decided on a property manager yet?

Plaintiff's attorneys are normally after the insurance money and they are generally making their decisions on who to name, add or remove from complaints based on that. 

This approach ensures you’re making decisions based on logic, not emotion.

Forming little groups in the background to down vote certain individuals comments based on skin color, or religion, or perceived political leanings seems like something we could all do without on this forum.