Painting, landscaping, and other simple jobs like that can help keep your costs under control. 

The US is generally the reverseWhen you get yourself settled and under control, reach out and we can have a chat. 

-set up a good system with some controls in place to ensure your invoices approved/checks cut and paid is being monitored.

Property taxes are out of control as well. 

There is an argument to be made that a land contract or a subject 2 structured strong enough could cross the "risk of loss passing" bar and that the bundle of rights you have in controlling the property is enough to make it equivalent to having a deeded interest in the property.We've done 1031 exchanges for land contracts occasionally. 

I would automate everything: keyless check-in, remote video moniotoring (outside the property), automated HVAC controls etc.

I use the land lord lock system, which gives me a master and control key for all locks.

I am working with a very thorough and precise mortgage broker and he asks for a ton of info and my TB's are slow to send it all of that stuff. 

My lease says that the tenant is responsible for flea and pests control related costs that occur during her occupancy.

If the bank assumes care, custody and control of the property, then a higher standard of disclosure is required.