But there's a similar risk that the PM function at the turnkey company isn't world-class either.  

Evictions function as a special exception that allows it to be reported to the CRAs, but it won't settle debt with a tenant who finds out that you are liable to them under 15 USC 1681 and 1692, the FDCPA for debt collection that amounts to harassment and bad faith.

Lastly, when looking for a house (specifically a rental), I start with an approximate monthly payment and back into the cost in that specific area for property taxes and insurance (often found in Trulia or Zillow or Realtor's calculator function, as you probably are aware).  

As a property owner, that is the most critical function to have filled well.I'm close to Yellow Springs, if you want to chat or get some coffee, let me know.

They are functional but I think the unit looks dark with them- and I think they are super ugly.

Keeping that in mind I have to be very strict and unforgiving and can't allow myself or my business to be personally involved in my tenants lives.Being socially responsible to me means keeping my units clean and functional and at a rent that is market rate and fair.

I'm not saying you should make your own out of computer paper and a Sharpie, but your business card also doesn't need to have a pop-up photo of yourself and play a jingle and also function as a bottle-opener.

I believe it'll pass appraisal for the VA loan, but it's not very functional to maximize potential rents.

Initial rent numbers are $2,585.00 * 1.1 = $2,843.50Now let's get your monthly NOI:Taxes: $77Insurance: $2000 Annual = $167 / month10% Maintenance: $28410% CapEx: $28410% Management: $2848% Vacancies: $227Utilities: $83 (just in case)NOI = $2843.50 - All of that = $1437.50Your desired cash flow is $150 * 5 = $750, which means you can have a loan payment of $687.50 per month.Fun fact of the day: Excel has a function that will give you the loan amount based on the interest rate divided by 12, the length of the loan in months, and the monthly payment.

Ignore the ceiling heights since the building functions fine as is.