We always prioritize income and job stability as #1-- that's your source of income, so how stable is it?   

I would prioritize that above the investing out of state.

So far, it's been working pretty well and some of the features I've really appreciated are the custom workflows, ability to prioritize tasks, and ways to link tasks.

REIT's and institutional investors will happily take very low cap rates for safety of protecting their capital and ease of management. 

Another had an eviction over ten years ago and as a result now prioritizes rent, and another had an eviction due to a temporary situation and an unreasonable landlord (I know him; he actually gave her a good reference).I have properties in C-/D+ neighborhoods; Policies that allow me to work with tenants when they can't pay all the rent and still limit my losses keep my places full but I would rather wait for someone with a good solid work history and adequate income.

In the notice notate the non-approved pet is in violation of the lease and must be removed from the property for safety reasons.Once the leak is repaired I would send a 7 day notice to remove the pet permanently or face eviction. 

I built new stairs since the old ones were rickety and a safety hazard.

I've used Realtor.com crime maps to help gauge the safety of some of the neighborhoods, but I realize those only paint part of the picture.

The company maintains substantial cash reserves on hand at all times for our investors’ safety .

He told me to obtain a mechanical permit and building safety inspection for the heater and have a licensed contractor conduct the work per California state law.