They will call me if the fence looks like it is leaning, or if the sprinkler heads come loose or if the air flow on the a/c feels like it is more in one room and less in another or if a piece of weather stripping is loosening up on the back door.

Many personal and professional decisions went into this thought process, which brings me to my current question surrounding my choices and I'm looking for a little advice or options that have not cross my mind.We currently live on the Central Coast of California and will be here for another 3 years.

I agree with @James Triano it depends on where you invest, i have property in central PA, you can find good or bad deals, you just need to research the area, just like anywhere else.

There may be a little smell, but just let it air out.I had a unit down 3 months just because of this issue.

If so rent some furniture and put it up on Air BnB or similar for a few months.

I have had significant water damage in all three of these areas in the past.2. smart thermostat to tell me when the air filter needs to be changed3.

May Include: a third party’s right to use your roads, a utility company’s right to keep certain equipment on your land, a right of entry for certain purposes, a right to provide structural support for another building not yours, a right of light and air not to be infringed for others, a right to water.

I have access to KC, Lawrence and Central Kansas MLS.

For the inside- the contractors took care of some of the insulation- air sealing so that the electrician still has access to what he needs. 

I’m in a military town, Air Force, Goldsboro NC and the good thing about military tenants is they can get in trouble with their CO if they aren’t paying rent or causing problems.