He hired a mold remediation company and looks like there is significant amount of mold and the cost estimate to remediate is coming to 12k. 

To clarify for either option I will go with a full tilt property manager because I will not make enough time to run all of the operations on the property so I'm open to recommendations there too. 

The cost of trash removal is really a big burden on tenants, who in turn make that the landlord’s problem by keeping stuff in the halls, porches, and basements.

Given Austin's competitive market, ensure your savings align with down payment requirements and closing costs for multifamily properties.

I'm trying to keep costs low while providing value and so I'm doing some shopping around.  

I've seen this lock recommended because it integrates with some property management companies:https://a.co/d/039XfxDzAccording to this article (https://strhub.com/...

As a local manager we don't come across true squatters very often. 

This likely would come close to the cost of a ground up 3/2 ADU addition which is rare.  

Like do some cleaning job, contacting maintenance people, knowing how to pay water bills etc. these are all the basic work when you become a landlord and you need to know how to manage your property first.

As an LO workin with investors you constantly network with wholesalers or other investors with deals they can't manage.