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You can remotely monitor the property and address any potential issues quickly.Automated tasks: Smart lights can be programmed to turn on/off automatically, saving energy and adding a touch of security by creating the illusion of occupancy when the property is vacant.Consider using a smart home hub like Google Home or Amazon Echo.

There is a fundamental difference between charging a flat fee like you are to cover administrative costs and running a maintenance arm out of a Property Management Company that encourages discounting work so they can recognize an additional revenue stream. 

Sometimes you can tell because of rust staining and buildup on the outside of such affected pipes,   but even without that they can be weakened considerably from their original state.On the drain side galvanized branch drains  (1.25 through 2" galvanized pipes)  can also rust out or clog up as the rust on the inside is very rough and catches hair, grease,  and other debris and will eventually need aggressive rootering,   which if the pipes have rusted enough may open up holes in them.I should note CAST IRON (hub and bell) old sewer pipe,  at least the 3" and 4" stuff seems to have a bit longer lifespan than galvanized steel;  it still rusts but doesn't crumble and flake and encourage blockages like steel does,   so an old house with a cast 4" sewer stack you may be fine for many decades more if you just replace all the branch lines going into it but leave the main stack.   

Ultimately, my dream is to create a stream of passive income that will allow me to retire early and spend more quality time with my two wonderful kids, Brooklynn and Bryce.

Most of the time, the general contractor is the hub for bringing in sub contactors since you don't know all of them (licensed plumbers, electricians, roofers, framers, concrete, hvac, etc).

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Ultimately, my dream is to create a stream of passive income that will allow me to retire early and spend more quality time with my two wonderful kids, Brooklynn and Bryce.

The stream bed in question is small/ephermeral, and the properties haven't flood in 12 years, even when the local area has seen some massive flooding in the last decade.  

Of course, if $10k is what you are after, you could take $10k & reinvest $10k and grow your future stream of income.