I'm fine with doing some minor fixes and improvements to a property: Adding overhead lighting/fans, better flooring, maybe redoing a main bathroom.

I got my GC license a couple years ago so I could build houses myself as I was sick of dealing with contractors.I've hired plenty of contractors that were not licensed/insured and it went fine.

The other cities you mentioned should be fine also.

Several factors indicate the company is not that concerned about efficiency or ease of customer process: the website, a process that seemed to focus on one issue at a time instead of all issues at once, and consistently poor communications and lack of common sense from the loan analyst we were assigned.It started off very well with the initial point of contact, Austin Lornson, who did a fine job of explaining the general refinancing process, responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.

(We lived in that house for years and in other properties we knew this was the case)Disposal: Was newly placed in property before tenant moved in.The fee: $145.We put the fee on the tenant's following month's rent as their responsibility due to resolution provided and plumber's confirmation that the disposal was working fine and structure had no issues.Tenant has disputed the charge, ("other landlords would be appreciative of our notice" "we don't eat a lot" "isn't that what a garbage disposal is for?

These accountants believe that purchasing from a related party is fine as long as it is an arms- length documented market-consistent transaction.   

All your properties may be perfect but if you are transparent about why something is not in service, it makes sense, and they agree it works just fine for long-term rentals.

If you have a good GC and architect familiar with this area, then you should be fine.

Do I have to give a tenant a written notice to vacate the unit upon lease end or is a text message fine?

It is fine for the bank to use.