Inflation is the new backdoor taxation... we all lose buying power to keep the house of cards upright, and the way it's going we're going to have to lose this value a good bit faster than we are now. 

I think the launch date is in late October for the Ideal Landlord product which is powered by Smart Property Systems. 

Good luck with the rents/tenants, and don't forget the power of picking up the phone and calling around to ask questions about what you can do.

The key is staying power.

So it is an industry that is very compatible with the tax deferral power of the 1031 exchange. 

If we lose power or Internet the door lock still works.

If it was installed with wire mess you can pull it up without a power tool in a couple hours.

I'm leaning towards trying the power washing & stain option to save the money for more important things....we're looking at doing a kitchen remodel in the next few months that will keep the "sweetie" more than happy. 

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF TENANT Tenant covenants that it shall: (a) -(g)(h) Tenant shall have no power or authority to create any lien or permit any lien to attach to the Premises, or any interest of Landlord in the Premises or the Project, and all suppliers, contractors, artisans, mechanics, laborers and other persons contracting with Tenant with respect to the Premises or any part thereof shall be so notified in writing by Tenant.

Also a good idea to verify adequate power where the unit is to be installed.