Mike, I do manage those properties but I have family in Frostburg and routinely travel back there..

Lawyer alleges malfunction has to occur for it to be legit, but I had a broken septic pipe previously that was revealed during routine maintenance even though the septic was still functioning ok so he is just wrong about that.

I am reaching out to all local and out of state investors whom are looking to acquire property management services in the central Indianapolis area.We have 5+ years of experience finding, vetting and signing tenants, performing routine maintenance, scheduling contractors and service individuals, and doing routine bookkeeping and accounting.We use a thorough screening process to find the best tenants for the properties we manage including credit, eviction, employment and criminal background checks.

I find myself having to setup "routines" to capture video when the door unlocks as the motion detection just doesn't always catch it.

Not cosmetic repair.  2. 

In addition it needs some cosmetic fixes like carpets, hardwood floors, painting, and appliances. 

Can someone recommend a good place where I can buy materials such as, Light fixtures, Flooring, backsplashes, and any other cosmetic materials i can buy myself instead of the contractor. 

If this is already a fairly amazing property that only needs some small cosmetic upgrades, then the current rent rate should have folks lined up around the block.

Once you get a renter in place and start operating, consider all your routine costs - property taxes, insurance, local licenses and fees, maintenance and gardening, utilities and city services (that the tenant doesn't cover), tax preparation, legal, landlord association dues.. and put extra aside for non routine repairs and capital expenses.  

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).