@Nathaniel Floyd thanks for your insights and giving a specific market to look into.

I am not too certain on which specific strategies I would like to learn more about.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

However, there is no specific holding period contained in the tax code or regulations and there is no "safe harbor." 

I do NOT have enough knowledge or experience in this arena to provide specific “how to” accomplish this, or even to provide specific”proof” of my position.  

This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.

Where specifically in this area you are looking to invest? 

Give them notice that their lease will end and you expect them out by a specific date/time.

You can use a tool like AirDNA to get estimates of property performance in your specific market and with your typical size and configuration of home.