Could an inspector look at the house at that point and certify that there are no asbestos materials inside?

Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, LandSearch.com, send neighbor letters. 

You may want to post in the classifieds section of BP to find cleaners, handymen, and other help to remotely self manage the propertyHey Zach, you have posted MTR units to FB Marketplace and received actual bookings from it? 

And, yes also to the HVAC- worth doing if it is that old, depending on the size of the house, it may only be $5000 to $10,000, and the new ones that are energy-certified will give you a tax credit, as well- not to mention, these will also help you sell our property faster when it is time to sell, as these will already be 'done'- not to mention, the new HVAC system will save your renters money every month in energy efficiency!

Do we need to cover ourselves, and contact the housing authority via certified letter or email so this doesn't come back to bite us?   

The 15.3% hit takes 2-3 years to recover with gains in the marketplace, etc., but it might make sense especially with Roth IRA or Roth 401k contributions.It gets tricky since you need a bona fide business to business relationship... doing other property management and / or handyman services helps create an arms-length relationship (and rise to Section 162 definition of being a business and not a self-dealing transaction).

I would put even less weight if a 'financial advisor' is doing other services such as taxes / insurance because he / she is looking to make money in anyway possible.I personally think if you want some financial advice, you should seek someone with the CFP(certified Financial Planner) designation. 

Intro:I have sent two certified letters to both neighbors notifying and requesting they trim their trees.

First, get certified funds at move ins. 

Or you can DIY from Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, thrift stores and furniture stores.But is there anyone you can pay to help you DIY, to take advantage of local offerings and your own labor, while still not doing it wholly on your own?