Keep investing and stay positive!

I emailed him Sunday regarding notices I received re electricity getting shut off soon due to lack of payment and a $100 fine because of excess garbage put in the front of the property.

TLDR is that if the math is done right, and you're buying cashflow positive real estate, your DTI should actually improve over time.

Partner is getting a job in a month (already accepted position) and she has great creditDo you see us having any issues with getting refinanced?

The purpose of the permit is to provide protection to ensure the contractor is qualified and completes the work in an acceptable manner so don't look at it as an adversary position. 

In your position, I would likely fire the PM, hire a competent team and put the challenge to the current PM to take me to small claims for the $1000, with the understanding that I would retaliate with a complaint to the state.

I noticed that the new PAR lease does not have a termination clause.

By making small changes to your daily routine, you will see positive impacts on your overall productivity.

Roof - Find out the last time it was replaced, a decent inspector should notice anything alarming.  

Cash flow, appreciation and loan pay down seem to be touted as positives.