I’m looking for a CPA/Tax Advisor in the Austin area who can advise me how to reduce my liability. 

If you are an investor in these areas you should be educated enough and have enough capital to handle a new roof or heating system.

We handle everything you just mentioned and have been for over a decade.

Brad Jordan A 30 yr makes sense for lowering your payment and reducing pressure if things go south.

.- They claim that their verbal termination doesn't count and that they can stay until the end of September because I haven't received a written notice to terminate.How should I handle this?

I would agree that being responsive to tenants can reduce turnover.

We have a few larger appliance vendors but they are expensive for minor appliance issues like seals, handles, and timers. 

I think even a noob like myself can handle that.California is way out of my price range, so I will have to look out of state, which of course, brings a whole slew of other challenges.I appreciate everyone's input.

Many realtors will also handle the lease renewal for you because they know you'll come back to them once you have a vacancy.

My Pm handles this so I can't help too much on specifics but I can tell you the judges here are way more sympathetic to the landlord so file early and file often.