Could I instead hire foundation repair and soil stabilization services to prevent foundation issues?

Start as a co-host and work under a vacation rental management company in the area to learn the ropes.

Many ServiceTechs cover this via a service call fee. 

These costs are added to the basis since the property is not yet placed in service.3.

My area is relatively low crime, but had one place that someone broke a window to get in.... probably a homeless guy looking for a place to sleep....got scared when neighbor turned light on.I put in a SimpliSafe unit... portable, easy to set up, multiple options- you can use a webcam and get alerts on your phone and future tenant can pay for full service if they want. 

I inherited a partnership in a 22 unit commercial building with 8 restaurants, a grocery store, a couple of personal care services, and various other businesses.

I’m loyal with people who provide good service.

You could make this work ST, MT or LT, depending on how you approach it - the key with unique grounds is owner-provided upkeep and service built into the listing and what permits allow. 

Ideally, I’d like to become so much of value that I’d be paid for my help/ services.

Congrats on beginning your journey and thank you for your service.