I would also try to restrict access to any mechanical areas like this to avoid any further problems.

So depending on how many toys & personal autos you have, it is possible you could buy $2mil umbrella for $150-$200 per year. 

Newbie to real estate investing im looking to wholesale and rehab im an auto repair shop owner looking to create residual income my real estate investor friend referred me to bigger pockets lets make money

Our other tenants pay the rent online, by auto-debit, and on occasion that transaction has failed to clear due to NSF. 

At the time of this deal, I had our primary residence in San Diego, 2 auto loans, and the mortgage for our first rental all counting against me for the DTI calculation.My wife and I figured that we could put the second rental property in her name as she has no debt whatsoever.  

Many of them do allow a temperature adjustment on the hot side, you would need to remove the triim plate and there is most likely a mechanical stop of some kind behind that. 

That means....all mechanical items need to be replaced.Smells money inside the house. 

@Billy Rogers   Maybe one of the PM software companies should take note.. and have auto e mails when the PM clicks in the software system that property is vacant, or that bids are going out.. then the software system sends you and auto responder type of email so you can stay on top of it..But land lording is land lording.. and this type of thing is just what it is ...

The actual mechanics- payroll vs distributions is a question for an accountant, but make sure you are not depending on all the rents to live.

This includes all appliances, mechanicals, and systems.