I agree this policy has applications for major renovations, when using contractors (foot traffic, noise) , heavy material and equipment transfers and the potential for environmental and HOA property wear and tear.

I think I'll be installing a "dumb" thermostat, and adding my own monitoring to it if I think I need it.Trivia: I've been in a circa-1955 AT&T building that only had switching equipment in it - no offices. 

This Article requires the landlord to provide facilities for: Installation of cooking equipment with provision, where necessary, for the safe and effective removal of fumesHygienic storage of foodOther requirementsAll landlords must provide: A sink with hot and cold waterA separate room, for the exclusive use of each rented unit, with a toilet, a washbasin and a fixed bath or shower with hot and cold waterA fixed heating appliance in each room, which is capable of providing effective heating and which the tenant can controlA fire blanket and smoke alarmsAccess to vermin-proof and pest-proof refuse storage facilitiesIn multi-unit buildings, the landlord must provide each unit with a mains-wired smoke alarm; a fire blanket; and an emergency evacuation plan.

Unfortunately due to the tools and equipment I need flying isnt an option.

From what has been explained to me you do make good money but the first 5 to 10 years or so you are paying off mountains of student debt and if you own the practice are paying off expensive equipment purchased.

And you'd need a property manager who is equipped in syncing and organizing it.

I would lose record of what maintenance has been done on the equipment.

Hello:Judging by your description the pad (won't call it a slab here) was just poured to give the area a level base (like a pool equipment pad or a AC pad).  

I've done large deals with seller financing, placing notes in trusts along with estate planning to reduce taxes and funded projects over 100% as contributions, setting up businesses floor planning inventories and pledging assets, lease financing of equipment and then assigning the leases for value.

In Houston, where summers are extremely hot and humid, Andy Teas, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Houston Apartment Association, a trade association representing property owners, management companies, developers, and other related professionals in the rental housing industry, says "virtually 100 percent" of apartments come equipped with central air conditioning.