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.

@Femi AKINWALE I do love reading, yes, but I'm also visual & would looooove to actually shadow and/or talk to someone.

For most loans (Fannie/Freddie/FHA/VA) the appraiser is tasked with doing a "visual" inspection. 

They don’t do actual swipes just visual.

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.