(b) A General Contractor/Construction Manager License shall be required for individuals or businesses engaged in general contracting or construction management.So go online (or call) and check that 1) the license is current, 2) the listed holder of the license is the person you are dealing with, 3) the business has no complaints or suspensions, 4) the license has a current bond and insurance in forceThen ask to see a former or sample Proposal and Scope of Work.

If tenant wants to contest and take to next higher court, they have to post bond equal to one month rent.

You have teeth if they owe you rent only.  

I just don’t want to get back into the routine and let the career sink its teeth back in.

That bonding time was essential and it would’ve been really tough to not have that.

Having owned several restaurants over the years, I'd have given my eye teeth to own the locations.

keep in mind the very rich will stick to double tax free municipal bonds and other sorts of tax benefited investmennts and call it a day.they will pay cash for their primary  secondary and other personal homes and their ranch in Montana. 

You should get a proof of bond and insurance on the cleaners and handy people.

Put it in the market, bonds, whatever, but unless its a perfect property, don't hold on to it because it was given to you.Allocate your assets based on your goals, not the original form--no one keeps cash just because its a valid "investment."

I would consider a Margin line of credit against your portfolio so you can get cash for a rental down payment without selling your stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto, etc.