.- Lazy property manager that hasn't raised rents fast enough, maybe they don't want to lose good tenants, maybe they don't want to find new ones- Some units have a better view, are upgraded, or have nicer features of some kind- Maybe some include water or heat and some don't?

For B- and C locations we still screen the tenants but will accept with references unemployed tenants (however 90% are in fact employed or retired in our portfolio). 

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

If you treat your LLC as a "disregarded entity" and file on schedule E you could possibly set up a separate Llc property management company and pay it a property management fee to get your "earned income" and file the property management company on a schedule C, but you would owe self employment taxes on your earned income, your state taxes and possibly other state  requirements such as workers comp, and unemployment tax depending on your state.  

Given the price range, I'd like to spend my money wisely.For you true DIY'ers, what features do you need and are willing to pay more for? 

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions