(or hardwIred) Haven’t run into any issues with them and like that I don’t have to worry about them.Short of a tenant removing them, there’s no way they can forget to replace a battery.

I do like the idea of replace all the post with white wood post or dress them in fypon for an updated look.

I budget to replace all large ticket items that will be less than 25% of their remaining life in the next 5 years ie.

At some point, the remodeled kitchen will need to be remodeled again, and the new roof will need to be replaced, and I’ll need new siding, windows, etc.

It does depend on the valuations but there are a couple of options for naming more than 3 potential replacements. 

This study has to be completed every 5 years by an engineering firm licensed to do them.

I currently work Full time as a Computer Network Engineer and looking to invest part time at first.

They wanted $4000 to replace the outside unit. 

When he replaced it there were 9 leaks & is now MIA.

If all major components in the property are new (or recently replaced/upgraded) and you don't have to worry about them for a few years, then not as big of a deal and you can building up the rainy day fund.