A long-term option is the get your hands on the P&Ls for every new listing that meets your investment criteria and create an ongoing database of operating expenses.

If you can identigy a technician that works with integrity, is of good moral character and honor it should not cost you much to make sure things remain running smoothly. 

To answer your question more directly - I think you can as long as you meet the minimum heat requirements... 

Checkout meetup.com to find out where/when these meetings are.

I would be happy to meet up or help you however I can.  

The historic board is tough especially when they only meet once a month, thats if you can get on the agenda for that meeting.

We discussed each of our concerns, hers we're more about getting the owner a small nest egg, and I was looking to meet my cash flow (quad chart) criteria.

I would say if all mechanical systems are working, there's no leaks, and some sense of integrity in performing the work: then someone could potentially be ok not completing all the fixes required to make a place market ready and rent for cheaper.

Whoever you consider working with in the future I highly recommend you thoroughly vet them, and that should include a visit to the market to meet with the team, see their work and the neighborhoods they invest in. 

I am currently using Quick Books Online, which is great for the overall financials of the company, but I would like something that integrates the tools needed for CRE investing, partnerships and syndications.