My properties in Louisiana, so I'm not sure if it helps to adjust the cost of a lawyer to a region. 

In the past, I have adjusted the due date, set up 1099 type tenants on a quarterly payment schedule, requested (and received) 2-3 months rent in advance, sold the property via lease/option, etc.I get that the norm is rent due by the 1st, late fee accrues on the 6th, but this tenant's situation apparently doesn't fall into the normal category, so ask the question, then evaluate whether you can live with (and accommodate) the answer.Good luck!

He did provide a Scope off Work at the beginning of the project, but he never adjusted any of it for change orders such as substitution vinyl plank for carpet.

I guess that would just require going to the units every so often to adjust the temperature.

I don't know, just feel like, I am talking myself into it.Best time to buy may be brief period when the cap eventually goes high with market crash/adjustment and eventually the interest rates will need to be lowered to revive economy!

Just need to adjust the way you perceive the market.For example, a $10,000 increase in NOI equates to a ~$140,000 increase in value in a 7% cap rate market but a $200,000 increase in a 5% cap rate market.

My partner and I have had to adjust our offers to be more competitive in order to get under contract. 

You need $ figures for most OpEx, with R&M adjusting with the age of the building, property taxes being specific for the county.

Or maybe put a wireless stat in the house so I can adjust as needed remotely?

I started my "professional" career in the insurance world as a property claims adjuster/estimator and know the game fairly well.