He emphasized "we want to maximize allowable deductions for the legal entity and you, pay the fair share of taxes, but not overpay as a legal entity or an individual." 

I cant emphasize enough how important it is to SET GOALS. 

They can be messy in the kitchen as they cook with a lot of grease, and they don't have a lot of Air Conditioning knowledge so filter changing has to be emphasized.  

:O)All those about that emphasize the importance of escrowing repairs, I applaud you.  

In addition to the great answers above, I would also emphasize the decisiveness required for REI.

Instead of reducing rent, explore alternative strategies like offering incentives, emphasizing property features, or extending flexible showing times to attract tenants during the winter.

You may have to interview a few to find someone with the specilializations you want. https://www.xyplanningnetwork....I can't emphasize the FEE ONLY piece enough.

We're not disagreeing - my post says "respectfully (and emphatically) point out a few things:" The words were carefully selected to emphasize that they they are "points" worth mentioning considering the specific scenario being addressed in this discussion. 

If you want less crime and potentially better tenants, you're going to pay for it in purchase price.I emphasize the word potential because you can do a lot to control what types of tenants you rent to (you do decide after all).

You can either send them a letter, or go up and knock.Now, you may or may not have been aware of all these strategies, but what's really important is that the point I'm emphasizing is HUSTLE.