house was recently painted (poorly) inside and still stinks of smoking.

As such, skip tracing often involves accessing the following: Phone number databasesCredit reportsCredit card applicationsJob applicationsCriminal background checksLoan applicationsUtility billsPublic tax informationPublic records databasesCourthouse recordsDepartment store loyalty cardsAir travel recordsDriver’s license/vehicle registration departments

@Adam ReadPNWIG is pretty well known, don’t know if they are willing to travel but at least make a referral.

That said, I have an eviction clause in my contract for violating the no-pet policy or no-smoking policy, and some other stuff.

Things like: business or real estate seminars or classes, business or finance or real estate books, travel/vacation expenses to go look at real estate, meals when I talk about business, etc.

You have to figure out how to build a solid financial foundation before you start stretching yourself through investments.You should also find a local real estate investors group, even if you have to travel to do so.

This doesn't mean that you need to have 24/7 by any means, but perhaps someone on-call or periodically checking in, and you very well may be able to hire a local older, retired person who is looking for some very sporadic part-time work.As your bride is only 90 minutes away, she could theoretically travel when & as-needed, but a few trips and this will need to be expensed in some form, thereby eating into the profits the Facility will generate.My question to you would be - how is this currently being managed or staffed? 

Nest type thermostats, keyless deadbolts, connected smoke alarms, wireless cameras, bluetooth items, USB ports, etc.

The OP was asking a legitimate question looking for help and advice and one of the reasons BP has been so successful and frankly instrumental in my business, because people can come here and not get smoke blown up their skirt.Best of luck to you.Stephanie@Ben Leybovich  Thanks for the shout out.

When using the fireplace, Tenant agrees to:a.not leave burning materials unattended.b.keep all burnable objects at a safe distance from flame or surround.c.make appropriate use of fireplace damper and spark screen, so as not to allow smoke to flow into the room or sparks to fly out of the fireplace.d.use only seasoned firewood or manufactured logs in the fireplace.e.not burn paper, plastics or other materials.f.keep fireplace clean of ashes.g.dispose of ashes in a safe manner by waiting until ashes completely cool and by placing them in a metal container prior to disposal.