Per the mitigation firm, the mold is contained to the crawlspace, with no indication it is in the living space.Environmental Services said that he feels that the home is safe to stay in since the mold is 1) in the crawlspace, 2) there is a plastic tent over the access trapdoor, 3) the furnace is not located in the crawlspace, 4) the mitigation company has established negative air pressure in the crawlspace 5) as well as using anti microbial treatments and 6) water remediation efforts.I consulted with a real estate attorney.  

IF this make you nervous and your answer that's why I am hiring a property manager - then this is the wrong property.

Second, the manager recently hired a family member to perform plumbing work on my rental after a call from the tenant - it wasn't an emergency since our usual handyman the brokerage uses cleared the backup.

In the meantime, I’m ready to start on projects here.Quick background: I’m currently an insurance property adjuster, (less than a year), I was a project manager for a paving company, and I’m an Air Force Reservist. 

Hired a local home inspector (paid him). 

The son said he would hire a home inspector to write up a letter stating the structure was fineThe inspector told him the building was not structurally sound.  

For example, if you own the properties in your own name and someone falls at one of your properties, they can use you instead of just suing the LLC which offers the protection and separation from your personal assets.Keep in mind that the LLC must be formed and managed properly (we hire an attorney to do this for us) in order for the LLC to actually stand up in court.To provide additional protection, we also have an umbrella liability policy.

If I were the agent I would certainly give you a major break- or maybe not charge you, if I liked you and thought you'd hire me again.

Looks like more freedom and a bigger piece of the pie is your main reason for your planned leave.When you open your own firm will it be strictly for your own investments or will you be hiring more agents to work for you?

If you want someone to represent you, then hire a buyer rep!