Each to their own like you say but appreciation is where the money is made in (finite) and (physical) assets.

Make sure to check with a cross-border tax advisor on how this could impact your overall tax strategy.Umm I'm pretty sure the US presence test only applies to non US citizens who are actually physically present in the US for over 183 days, not for owning property. 

You will need a minimum of a 3/4 ton truck to pull them , I would get a dump trailer dual axel  12,000 lb capable of moving the equipment , also used for hauling . you will need DOT numbers on the truck since you are over 10,000 lbs combined gross vehicle weight , and a DOT physical for the driver .

@Kate LaveryHi Kate,I don't have all your answers... but I can tell you that if you physically received the $500,000 (cash, check or what have you payable to you) on the sale of your property - it won't fly as a 1031 exchange.  

And last thing, my LLC has EIN but I don't have ITIN - I'll be physically in Baltimore in few days.

But from hearing others I think I might be worried about this one for no reason.Regarding physical costs, yes, I was thinking of using a software service.

The challenge is I'm out of state, so I can't physically deal with incidentals. 

., CoStar, Yardi) - these cost 10-20k a year and again this is not in scope or access of LPs.Verify past performance metrics (walk past assets and secret shop their staff at assets) rather than relying solely on marketing materials.Visit comparable properties physically to validate rent assumptions.

Also, is there some prevision I can put in the lease to prevent the tenant from blocking the drive access to the ADU/Boat and from physically messing with my stuff, such as a fee.

Unfortunately most investors believe their excel spreadsheet will provide all the answers but I recommend combining your pro-forma with a greater emphasis on physical interaction with the properties and more importantly neighborhoods where you decide to invest.