I think the WYZE wireless will be a good interim budget solution but I don't think it will prevent loss of property or alleviate the concern without the accompanying lock on the basement door. 

Now you can flex your muscles at your hubby and I bet your tenant is a bit embarrassed.  

I'm also pretty sure some of our tenants think we might be backed up with Russian mafiya muscle.

Saying no is like building a muscle.

That should help alleviate the issues at hand. 

I became visually impaired and unable to care for myself due to a stroke and I had to learn how to use all my muscles again.

I could see Pensacola continuing to appreciate so I feel as if getting a good property manager would alleviate the headache of being an out of state landlord.

Is there a way to pair this where the $14k annual gift to alleviate some taxes?

Some IRAs structure it as loan and mortgage with an interest rate and possibly a share in the upside -thus alleviating the risk and potentially the UBIT. you should use an attorney and cpa to help you- especially if this is first one. 

Bring your buckets and your muscles, LOL.