Paying owners their monthly owner draws is PM 101 and is a routine that should be done routinely well.  

It is the "routine purchase expenses" that count here, and "routine purchase expenses" vary from region to region.  

Or, hire a neighbor to run over monthly/quarterly.Educate:  Tenants won't care to change filters routinely. 

Does having a daily routine also help?

As far as expenses, most of the routine ones (CapEX, Rent losses, Maintenance, taxes etc.) are either known or can be estimated for MF buildings.

(outside of the people you already know routine)2)And what is the best way to find retail tenants for a small strip shopping center?

I am looking to stay away from the brokerages that are focused on the traditional single family, Sunday open house type of routine (not that there is anything wrong with that).

You might also talk to a certified arborist in your area (not just a "tree-cutting guy"), as he/she would know how the city or county handles this type of issue on a routine basis.Here (very common), if it's over the property line on your side, you can chop it.I'd make a documented effort to contact the owner regarding your concerns; sounds like they don't care & won't respond, anyway.

Since then, I've been able to re-use my knowledge from that renovation to buy the right materials for my other four multi-units, communicate with and manage contractors confidently, and take care of routine maintenance issues when they arise. 

Or does the above sound pretty routine and standard?