If you decide to hire one, public adjusters will take a large % of the claim when all is said and done.

I have a tenant that wants to remove a light fixture and install a ceiling fan.we told them upon move out as long as everything would be the same as move in.So they remove the large light fixture and installed a ceiling fan.

My family member is looking to rent a large townhome to a corporate tenant.Many thanks,Janelle

They generally have large portfolios allowing for in house maintenance and management staff along with a point person who is communicating with the local housing authority on a regular basis and has the ability to streamline operations. 

The law of large numbers states that if you can increase the likelihood of a renewal of any given tenant over time with enough tenants, you will increase your renewal rate substantially.

- or is this process largely manual because of a lack of tools?

@Michael Belz Photos are the only marketing you have when it comes to Airbnb... we onboarded 3 large homes in upstate NY 1.5 years ago, we brought in models, candles, throws, extra decor and the properties are beating their comps who had nice quality but un-staged photos by around 18%.  

Some other factors:- do you need structural steel which you can run into with odd shaped or wide buildings, especially if you're trying to get large clear spans or if you're going up to 5 stories.

I believe I make MORE money by charging less in large part because of the reduced vacancy.If you can keep tenants on average a couple extra years and basically eliminate a 2 month turnover you have gained 2 months rent.

Also, the state of formation is likely where internal disputes would be brought among LLC members, so if you and a partner and/or spouse live in CA, you probably want to arbitrate in CA if the two of you had a disagreement.