Having the tenant be responsible for something like the first $1000 of each maintenance issue, or $500 can be a big help.

Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.

I would look for a professional company like Rentwerx.Here's an eviction resource: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/about-evict...

Additionally, listing brokers represent what seller's provide them. 

It’s kind of like asking what’s the worst part about not being a real estate investor?

Garrett, these packages sound like they are a hit for your properties. 

I would sell that property in IL and chalk it up to a learning experience.

We’d like to continue with this project remotely, but the idea of managing contractors and overseeing a renovation from afar feels a bit daunting.Have any of you undertaken a similar project?

A property that I own was on the market. 

You’re not using a PM, AND you’re assuming you can charge a service animal a deposit and pet rent?