I don't see you doing any measurable value add on this property.

I would like to avoid this measure for my own sake as well as yours.I would also highly recommend that you review the terms and conditions set forth in the Lease agreement so that you understand it and please let me know if you have any questions.The lawyer suggested that a judge would find 30 days reasonable, given the amount of the estimate ($3600 total for the least expensive door, which is not even comparable aesthetically to the current door).

I'm thinking that this is a useful asset protection measure to leave the property encumbered.Is this reasonable tactic ? 

If you do plan to sell selectively at some point, you should either aim to do so at the end of the term (typically 5 years) or see if the lender will write in payoff amounts by property into the loan.You'll need to check with local investors/PM companies etc. to find who the good commercial lenders are and then start calling until you find one interested in the loan.Hope this helps!

Ideally, I would like to aim for long term wealth and passive income.

That is fine if it is the right size and material, but if not, why not measure it and go to the home improvement store and buy the material to do the repair right.It was taking them a longer than average time for them to rent the house and it had already been vacant a month before that due to my last property manager.

I think using a "return on equity" calculation every year is a good way to measure whether or not to continue holding a property. 

Sam:The aluminium pigmented coating on the rooftop is primarily aimed at protecting the roof membrane itself with reduction of thermal loading in the building being secondary.  

I believe Portland and other cities are considering similar measures wherein you must have very, very good reasons for not renewing a tenant.

Aiming for an end of July close.