I also stop by my properties occasionally for various reasons and often find things I want to address while I'm there that my PM team may have missed.

Are there LBP and/or asbestos issues that need to be addressed?

It has been addressed by local government as a crucial need in the area as well.

Create columns for Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip and then contact info: Last Contact, Relationship, Status, Email & Phone.IMPORTANT: do NOT ask people for THEIR business, ask for referrals!

If not, then what's the downside to your father continuing to hold the properties and not addressing the deferred maintenance? 

If it is an option, with your PM, change the mailing address on your Property tax, insurance, mortgage payment, etc. to your PM's office, and have them pay it direct out of your income, same as other invoices.

Another issue you are not addressing is the tax impact on the LLC and your personal return.

They also helped checked our address to confirm it was ok for short term rental.

I would just scrutinize the docs myself and address any question you have with your loan officer/mortgage broker. 

Not too bad.Regarding your security deposit, unless stated differently in your lease, you will give written notice of lease termination (along with a forwarding address) at least 30 days prior to your moving out.