It's out of control.

De-winterized, new paint, new appliances, new carpet.

It is a solid approach and you control a lot of the variables.

Rent - rents could command a higher premium because the unit is brand newRefinance - like usualRepeat - The reason why I ask this question is because to me, if I build on a lot then I have complete control over whether I make it a single door or more.

As an auctioneer with family businesses and at 78 years old, I continue to use a program I and teach; POWER PROSPECTING and Control and Roll to hunt down buildings, houses, commercial buildings, lots and land that have a potential for cash flow or equity.

But to my mind, crowdfunding is better because it gives more control and transparency and may be easier to track how the properties are performing.And what about time lack...

Be preemptive with pest control. 

And just like controlled fire is not a problem, debt, when it is under control, can be really helpful for growth.

He hasn't mentioned wanting to actively control it, though it is annoying to me that he wants to check up on me and he hasn't always been reasonable with me in the past, so I am wary of giving him the ability. 

You just want to strongly encourage the tenant to comply with the lease.For the new tenant, you need wording in the lease that if you cannot deliver the unit at the agreed date due to issues outside your control including prior tenant refuses to leave or repairs need to be made, both parties can agree to extend the move in date or the new tenant can choose to terminate the contract.