I don’t know about property management but if some people are doing it, then maybe they have a more automated or efficient process.

Alternatively, you could also do electric base board heaters which require very little maintenance, but are not as efficient. 

Honestly I’m thinking I just want to get rid of that tile somehow in the most cost efficient way.

And the condensate to make sure it’s not plugged (this only effects high efficiency furnaces, 80% do not have condensates).I  would provide a dehumidifier, but also make sure that I solve the underlying problem as soon as possible.  

Hello,I am a new real estate investor in Iowa and am looking for advice on how to set up an efficient book keeping system for my properties.

I’m very interested in a lakeside property that consists of the main house (3 small bedrooms and 1.5 bath) and a separate building that consists of 4 identical 400 square foot efficiency apartments.  

Key things within the asset itself include clear height, wide columns, lighting, floor strength, efficiency with loading(dock vs drive in's, quantity, quality), highway access, and building visibility.Vacancy will depend.

New to investing and want to automate and create efficiencies from the beginning. 

Make sure the management team has all the proper systems and procedures in place to run operations efficiently.

These structures are best handled most efficiently with competent teams that help to analyze and manage the assetsIf you like SFH, duplexes, triplexes, and quads; you will still need a competent team.