Motivates tenants to conserve and not waste water.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

"there are plenty of reasons why a landlord should care who is looking at their property, theft and their own personal safety being the first 2 that spring to mind, followed closely by not wanting to waste their time" These are valid reasons but depend greatly on your market and who is showing the property. 

We couldn't help but improve the houses a ton, and part of us feels like it's a 'waste' to just have them rented, as it will put wear and tear on them until we do want to sell

You will be required to get a foundation inspection report on top of an appraisal and you are required to pay for both.That is why I said make sure you do your research because if you pay for an appraisal or foundation inspection report and its not within guide lines you will have just wasted anywhere from $650 to $1000.00 non refundable.  

Dont try this yourself you'll waste time and screw it up..

They have cost my business tens of thousands of dollars and countless wasted hours of follow ups and missed opportunities.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Don't waste a lot of time analyzing.

i have seen many do very well getting on a team.Myself personally I would concentrate on listings 1000%  Buyers only if well knownand wont waste your time.