We'll good old fashioned sweat equity is how.

Of course I realize the old fashioned save save save and for me this is not a problem.

I'd rather know ahead if a problem may occur so we can plan proactive ways to avoid it.Responsiveness: Being an out-of-state investor, it's important to me that communications are continuous and that the property manager respond to requests in a timely fashion.

Christopher,I would recommend a warm off white or light beige for everything, with maybe 2 accent walls in the whole place in a fashionable color.  

I am kind of a old-fashioned guy who is using Excel to do all the calculation and book-keeping, I think it's time to try something new.

Postlets, Craigslist, and a good old fashion sign in the yard.  

Another thing I would be concerned about is renting the 5 apartments in a timely fashion.  

Just to add....the security deposit isn't identified as his or hers, so for you to split in any fashion, even if you wanted to, is a recipe for you to be taken into court by one, the other or both. 

We are closing on our second SFH investment in 1 month, so just also taking notes for things that I might not have thought to spell out in the lease - such as taking down holiday decorations in a timely fashion.

It appears to me that she failed to maintain premises as well as failed to advise you of leak in a timely fashion.