I think it'll cost me about $250 or so to change the hardware for this house.I found lots of info about the regular smart locks from Kwikset, but I was wondering if anyone had used the Key Control deadbolts in particular and how they like them?  

You have the option of selecting a city inspector or private inspector (who is a regular home inspector on RRIO's approved list- we went this route), and he inspected the units the city requested, plus the exterior, roof, common areas...  

I'm wanting to hold it for 5-10 years and then sell it.It is 2 miles from a large equestrian center and people ask to rent the 7 stall barn regularly.

They don't want to deal with cleaning, prepping or dealing with agents.

Fix to clean, safe and liveable, sell and move on. 

Otherwise I'd like to refinance my way into a clean property.  

Yes, stained concrete in lieu of flooring can look beautiful and can be done with amazing patterns, but have you ever tried to remove a wine stain (that the tenant failed to clean up) from stained concrete?  

You can simply join as a regular  member.

What one investor will say can't be done, another will do on a regular basis.And just like other factors, property taxes vary in LA from one municipality to the next.CSM (RET) Robert Leonard

Most don't, even if they allow regular rentals.