But not going to twist anyone else’s arm to do the same.

Atleast last 20 yrs - every year - the arm chair experts say "Bay area prices are crazy high " "Mass exodus from Bay area "  .No kidding .

In this way, repairs and maintenance can be handled at arm's-length.  

There are accountants out there insist that as long as it is a business like arms length transaction that it can be done. 

You could take a 5YR ARM for better pricing or an Interest Only to cash flow higher until you refinance.

Again talk with your tax and legal person so this is regarded as arms length buts at a wry low price and interest only rate.

@Sandra Regnell - I think that was Memphis Investments Properties and Reedy & Company is their management arm. 

Most lease agreements explicitly state that tenants must leave the house the way it was when they moved in.

While not explicitly labeled as a problem, much of this phenomenon seems to stem from a company known as 1TimePaymentHomes, believed to have conservative political ties.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookTo find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.