If you control your water drainage from roof and reduce risk of tuckpointing the upkeep will be less so should be more cost effective

Kind of a scary dude who was always late/short on rent, didnt do ho upkeep on the unti etc.

Window in a shower is always going to require more upkeep, which as we all know, tenants rarely will do. 

I think it would be worth It to schedule a few consultations and ask what you can expect if you hire that company and how it will benefit you.The bottom line is having a RE focused tax professional is a great option that can be worth its weight in gold.

Is the upkeep not worth it? 

We won't be in business long if we don't make a reasonable profit.I am convinced that I have an easier time finding great tenants because of the better job I do with the renovations and upkeep.

People are extremely friendly and our foodie scene punches way above its weight.  

You'll also want to ensure you have a good property manager to look after the upkeep of the property if you are not there to notice anything deteriorating or which may need attention.Creating an LLC in California could cost you a minimum tax of $800 every year.

It's definitely a flawed comp method on it's own but if buyers and sellers put weight on it, then it needs to be considered.  

However, this risk needs to be weighted against other risks of managing properties remotely since doing it from ON has its own issues (can't do even smallest of repairs on your own, can't check on the condition of the units, can't even show them to tenants in person to evaluate those tenants when you are first renting to them, etc).