During a prep for deployment I started to have some issues with the function of my hands and other joints, and eventually was diagnosed with autoimmune arthritis.

Check to see if you can by something in an opportunity zone and it could function much like a 1031...you might be able to thread the needle here....

When I was technical writing before I retired, for example, I went through a temporary help agency (as a W-2 employee) who did my marketing and accounts receivable functions for me (for a cut of the action).

If it’s a legitimate gripe I’ll fix it but if it’s cosmetic or not a required function to maintain the house I’ll just tell the tenants I have plans to do continued updates and repairs in the future ( which isn’t lying) to get them off my back. if it’s unreasonable I simply say “ no”

They primarily function as a way to compartmentalize your liability, but when structured correctly can remove your name from public records to provide anonymity and would include an operating company to separate the higher risk activities (repairs, rent collection, property management, etc.) from your assets.

Can I lock them in legally to purchase at the agreed price in a more robust way than simply going under contract so I can reduce/remove the risk of damaging the potential value of the asset to other buyers through the customization?

Make it clean, safe, and functional.

I would definitely look into finding a good insurance policy to start with, then talking with an attorney about options to protect your assets.An option that fits well with having multiple properties is the Series LLC, which is a structure that functions under a single EIN and allows for streamlined operation, but can still separate each property as a separate entity in regards to liability.

The tenant can get their own microwave or you can buy one that sits on the counter.Think about the purpose of a properly functioning range hood.

With 14-16 hour days, 6 days a week I’ve found it difficult to get a good head of steam on analyzing and networking along with doing the bare minimum of sleeping to keep me functional.