Like you said, it's harder to find a deal on internet posting now. 

Anyone reading this thread should make it a point to read your state's real estate contract practice book or at minimum pull a list of all C.A.R. forms from the internet and read the title of each form and pick a few to read line by line to begin understanding the contract language. 

The property was acquired with the long-term vision of capitalizing on the nearby development of a casino, expected to attract workers and residents.

So, not only is it cheaper to rekey, deadbolts-only STOP tenants from locking their keys in their home since they must use their key to lock it:)We are looking into a cheap camera to also use that connects to internet for remote monitoring with motion-sensor alerts.

We just have internet streaming on all our TV's.They are a mixture of TCL, Insignia and the like.You will find that most Roku TV's are made by TCL or Hisense these days.

It's worth reaching out to Corporate Housing Groups (most HR Departments at large employers have this division as well as Relocation Companies that you can find via an internet search) to offer your property as a 30-day furnished rental.

Just wondering if there are good internet guides out there to help new investors understand steps in renovations and lay out scopes of work and materials needed so we don't miss anything?  

Heck go to the casino and put it on roulette wheel of black or red. 

Who pays for maintenance is determined by the written contract between parties, not a list on the internet.

If tenant knows you do not have insurance, which they could learn by searching for you on the internet and finding this thread, they have the upper hand.