We are fighting workmanship and quality control issues right now.

Id suggest making some minor goals (not buying another house), but goals more geared towards getting the properties you have under control.

Would it make sense to create a separate LLC that I control solely and a joint one for the properties we are splitting?

The interesting issue that the court dealt with which is instructive from an asset protection standpoint is related to the Alaska DAPT Statute itself, Alaska § 34.40.110(k), specifically states:“A court of this state [Alaska] has exclusive jurisdiction over an action brought under a cause of action or claim for relief that is based on a transfer of property to a trust that is the subject of this section.”In other words, the Alaska statute purports to have sole control over determining whether any transfers to the trust shall be deemed fraudulent.

Self management can also be highly profitable (more than just the 10% fee) and allow a great deal of control when selecting your tenants. 

I have worked as an Auditor, Tax Preparer, Controller, and now as a remotely based bookkeeper. 

Looking for recommendation for Self Directed IRA with checkbook control custodian.  

This way you control how much you spend to fix the problem.

@mau pan not sure how the laws work in pa but in Georgia you legally own the property the day of the foreclosure auction even though it can take several weeks or even months for the attorney to prepare and record the deed.So I always immediately get insurance, put utilities in my name and if it's vacant, get physical control and change the locks.Regarding the possibility of leaks, I always ask the water company to put service in my name, unlock the meter but leave it turned off at the meter.You can the turn it on yourself with a curb-key or a decent pair of pliers.

@Robert GatiThat is one of the tricky parts to control.