In conducting a background check, I learn the applicant's current neighbors hate him, he's on a first name basis with the local police or he has a variety of other social/criminal issues chasing him.4.

I'd pay, unclog it, have them look at the whole house while they're there and remind the tenants that technically they're responsible for clogged drains.

This is where I tell my investors that it is your job to understand what you can and cannot do and lead your professionals who JOB is to complete the technical paper work.

Quote from @Andrew Shrigley: Technically, you are correct that this is a tenant responsibility.

You are right though I do have a right to at least know what's going on seeing as it is technically my property at the end of the day (all personal problems aside). 

Especially technical things.We initially used Touchstay but switched over to GoGuidebook.

You can move it back to your LLC after the loan and while this technically violates the due on sales clause, it's really, really unlikely they would call the loan.As for the refinance fees, the only way to avoid paying for them twice is not to refinance twice.

Here is my background before joining for reference. 

I would say many owners getting tougher on background checks, so when they learn their new credit score, they understand they can't qualify at the new place. 

But, with your background in commercial real estate, you've got a head start.