Make sure it is somewhere easily accessible that doesn’t require any tools to turn off.  

I am very familiar with your approach and what are likely your deep seated reasons.

Basically I think what you are asking here would be easily provided by a better software solution chose by the PM, and I would question now other business decisions made by the PM.If you are looking for more than just what you indicated here I would eitherr direct you to self manage or hire a limited service PM. 

I did see one course in the Virginia court database where a Landlord represented themselves and it looks like they got a favorable judgement easily. 

It requires less money for a down payment and you can easily convert it to a rental in a short period of time. 

We're looking to renovate something before the end of the year to accomplish 2 things: 1) Improve home value so we can get appraisal, refinance and leverage that to buy a new property. 2) Take advantage of the tax credits that are out there in 2024 before the new year or is it better to wait until 2025 and just hold onto the cash I have at hand.Here is a list of renovations that will need to be done eventually:*Brand new basement kitchen (cabinets + add seating area - we already have brand new dishwasher, fridge, gas oven)*New standing shower in the basement bathroom*New Siding*AC/Furnace for unit 1 are close to end of life but still functioning*New Fence/landscaping*New Windows for the basement*New Garage (unstable, concrete shifting, very old)*Solar Panels on the roof (There is a $0 down payment lease option w/ sunrun, but I'm hesitant to move forward)*Renovate master bedroom closet for tenants (it is old & has built in entertainment center that is very dated)*Repair Catch basin*Adding better drainage system for back door.Greatly appreciate any help, insight or advice!

It's easy to complain from the cheap seats, so in go, to the front row! 

@George Bell my LLC's do two main things:1) Hide my identity, so tenants can't easily find me. 2) Separate my business and personal assets, income & expenses, not so much for tax purposes, but to avoid IRS issues.-- Just audited by IRS this summer for first time ever and had no issues!

There is no room for easily avoidable mistakes like these.

There’s simply no room for mistakes that can be easily avoided.Did this article help you?