It has two...an oil monitor (with new filters) and the wood stove (common in the area) She refuses to use the wood stove and says she cant afford to buy oil.I served a 30 day notice which was she claims is invalid as it wasnt signed by me...but for me. 

He changes the furnace filters for the tenants, and is in once a month to do that.

Filter through my applications, call my favorite most qualified tenant, and give them a call - Sit down and sign the lease.4.)

They should be dealing with her and they should have a method to filter out legitimate requests.

When I'm trying to understand a statute or legal concept I go to the web site Leagle, its free and the Advanced Search tab allows you to search by a word, phrase or party name and filter by state or federal decision.

I perform periodic inspections(2-3 per year), as well as performing basic maintenance(suck out dryer vents, change out leaky faucets, replace air filters), which gives me good insight as to how the property is being cared for.

  $500 out of pocket.The other hassle is changing the filter twice in the summer months. 

Then you meet them at the property, hand them the key and give expectations such as when and how to replace air filters, properly use the thermostat including making sure the fan is on 'auto' and never 'on', where the trash/recycling cans are kept and when to put them at the curb, etc. 

Sent out repairman (need it checked for Spring anyway, as well as new filters).

I am leaning towards the $2,300/month option but do not want to miss potential quality applicants that might be using strict price filters while they search.