I recommend you do this annually to adjust for utility increases and other variables.

also any recommendations on what else I should consider.

I suppose the things you mention could happen, but many of the 'things you put in the contract' are put there because one bad thing happened a couple years back and the attorney recommends it to prevent that bad thing from losing you money.

I am really just interested in system/brand recommendations for converting to card.

I have probably missed tons of small decisions that needed to be made to be on schedule hence the recommendation for a GC.

If you put in the work and follow recommended business plans.  

I highly recommend you print, read, study, highlight, and keep this document handy.

I recommend spending 30 minutes every month watching the rent rates in your market so you always have an idea of what yours would rent for should you have a surprise vacancy. 

I recommend checking out Omni's Cashflow Breakfast Club (there are a handful across NOVA).

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