We have several options to minimize squatters and breakins to steal mechanicals:1) Remove Mechanicals (so can't be stolen), install ArmorGuard doorjamb reinforcement to make it harder to kick in doors and use double-key deadbolts so entry thru a window still doesn't allow opening of a door for greater access.2) Install DAWGS which are metal screens that replace doors and cover windows to deter entry.

I look up as much information as I can through search engines but in todays world, a lot of people have more unique jobs and I do not want to call only the numbers the applicant has provided.

Then structure the purchase of your investments in a way where you or your spouse can retire.You might be able to buy 1-2 properties every year and maybe after 7-8 years have enough properties to replace one spouse or both spouses income.With that said, income from rentals are going to be better than other income types since the cash-flow will be shielded by depreciation.

The time frames of 45 days for identification of replacement(s) and the 180 days to close are hard and fast.

I think the only way to get people off door-count is via replacing it with another singularity metric to obsess over, in essence swapping out 1 addiction for another. 

That's it, just want, no responsibility of preparing to obtain, care for oh heck no fix things, lol, that's been replaced with throw it out and buy MORE...... 

Remember there was 2 miles of ice on top of MN until it all went away, before humans invented their first engine.

But I have had to replace deck steps, hand rail brackets and tighten up one outlet.  

I'm just gonna take the specs to local engineer or architect pay whatever consultation fee and have them review it.

There were some external problems that caused 2ft of drywall from the floor of the basement to develop humidity and needs to be replaced.