Non Premier hosts, same minimum restrictions, crap photos, mediocre reviews and yet that are on page one.

Do your tenants have access to thermostat?

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

You talk about financial security in retirement, but if you put this money into the house it is not accessible to you if a need arises.

If the building does not have direct access into each unit is there a remote access system for tenants to allow guests in?

.- BP just acquired a syndication forum and will be providing access soon. 

Its also on septic and may need road access.

If its PA I can do it, I am a broker that has access to a few DSCR low loan amount investors 

Hypothetically if I win a bid, then would I be able to utilize a HML for any possible repairs now that they'd have access to inside the property?

Why would you give them free rent with they still have full access and use to the stove, refrigerator, walls, closets, flooring, roof, garage, lawn, etc.?