The sales manager and owner will "throw under the bus" any employee that they dislike.The owner has a habit of filing lawsuits against CUSTOMERs and employees.

I believe we need to find a way, to make these a vital element to the ROI when investing in real estate.

It’s vital to know if there’s some sort of deficiency judgement against the property for unpaid taxes, a builder’s lien, a distant relative who might have legal ownership rights, etc, etc.

I may be mistaken, I believe your primary concern lies in ensuring the lawn is adequately watered to maintain its vitality.

...and now a word from reality.Don't start now forming a habit of quitting. 

A contractor provides a vital service.

This is the post of the day (I know it's early but...)Every borrower's situation is different and it's vitally important that they are matched with the right lender. 

Even if you are just starting out make decisions like you have 10 or 20 rentals so that you build processes and the right habits!

It lends insight into tenant habits, so one can make an informed decision on renewal or termination.

I do not know if this is helpful, but I think when investing long distance, your team is vital to the process and it starts with the realtor you choose.