It would cost a lot to get the planning approval and do a complete renovation of the 2 units.Can anyone suggest what would be my options at this point?

Both Ecobee and Honeywell are great options for smart thermostats so you can remotely control the temperature settings and set temperature ranges. 

Still, I think you'd find it difficult to find one that would be a good long-term investment unless you had another ~20-30 years to go, it's at least cash neutral, and you don't plan to hold it too long (to avoid too much investment loss and before you get to the point where it's unsellable because of too few years left); that's another way of saying that maybe it suits your cash needs in the near-term or is at least less of a pill to swallow than other options until you find something that's more of a sensible long-term play

I recommend speaking with a tax strategist to discuss options to reduce your tax liabilities without becoming an S-corp. 

Instead of “great location,” they say:Here's where your Low-Maintenance Marketing Plan comes into play👇🏾If you’re only getting standard 5-star reviews, it means your guests had a good stay—but they also have other options.

@Kuba Rogut options:1) In-house maintenance team2) Out-sourced local maintenance team3) Outsource to Latchel, Porch, etc., 3rd party companies4) Mix of the above

If you want to discuss bookkeeping options further, feel free to reach out!

Your best option is to terminate the current manager and switch to one with better processes and communication.

If you're looking for insights or need financing options for flips or rentals, I'd be happy to help.

Talk to lenders and have some options ready to go and have clear buying criteria.