I am currently 61 years old and I have about 30 years experience in construction management as well as my real estate brokerage license. 

Replace the wax ring and ensure it's sealed properly.

As an insurance broker, I always recommend getting a rough idea of what the insurance coverage and premium look like before moving forward with anything.We're licensed in all 50 states, so if you would have any interest in connecting to see if/how I might be able to help you, I would be more than happy to do so.Best of luck and look forward to the opportunity to connect with you!

Will depend on your market, but at the least doing something like this would keep you 'light on your feet' and get you in that proper mindset (be lean, get out of the situation you were in ASAP)I call it an alarm clock. 

But once your chart of accounts and classes are properly setup it is helpful for generating reports to see where/how money is being spent and coming in and lots of other itemsSince you are using PM's, I would expect that they would send you a year-end report in addition to your monthlies. 

Wet blanket post incoming... colored by my local market.There are some wholesale lenders that do VA reno, so anyone licensed to broker could offer VA reno if they choose.

A professional understands the laws, has systems in place, knows how to properly screen, etc.

How would I go about getting proper documentation to prove ownership?

I actually just received my broker license yesterday.Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the Newton meet-up on September 11th because of the holiday, but I look forward to connecting in the future.

I moved to Phoenix, AZ in March 2017 from Miami, FL with my girlfriend after she got a new position, and immediately got my Real Estate License (former career in college athletics).