Although that will involve lot of paperwork and extra expense to maintain these LLC .

Preventive Tips:     - Regularly check and maintain faucets

I'm an attorney and one of the things that is most important to maintain the integrity of separate entities is to keep finances from co-mingling. this prevents potential litigants from piercing the corporate veil.

Concentrate on the basics first, then as you advance in your education/experience levels, you can fine tune with the smallest of details.Inspections - Never pay for an inspection upfront, Here is what I do and what I have taught previous students - Evaluate your expenses on your own and base your offer on that and your analysis of the ARV, make your offer based on that.

If that's correct, then I'd just concentrate on yourself-- if you're comfortable with the idea then buy the house and don't worry.

It is easy and quick to install AND maintain.

If your Rental is in good shape, updated systems, well maintained, etc. the rates from some companies with only RC may be equivilant to others that will only do ACV.

Set up a separate LLC and maintain the books for an LLC for each investment?

If landlords would concentrate on good business practices instead of what ifs, their lives would be much easier, IMO.And no.

I feel like if I make it as nice as possible before they move in they maintain it that way.I have another duplex that is in a less desirable neighborhood (but not bad), and it attracts so-so tenants.