They also left a power strip which I can use.

I mean, they market these properties as "Great for investors" which at the asking price makes them giant financial boat anchors.

None of which exists in the UK.The power of our software lies in the way it allows estate agents to put up listings and how potential buyers can search and filter that data.

As Joel suggested ear plugs, actually they work very well, at the lake I have bass boats screaming by all hours of the night and especially early in the morning, when it's good fishing weather, it's part of being there, so I'm the one who has to adapt.

I would give him power of attorney to go look.Conversely, you could contact a CPA firm and authorize them to do an audit of the books make sure they have a copy of the management contract.If the management company does not comply with these "inspection requests, then I would terminate them immediately, if your contract allows for it.Then, I would contact an AMO firm, through the institute of Real Estate Management, or another firm recommended by someone you trust, to take over management duties until you return.The events you describe seem to point at a company that may have numerous problems, including proper and effective communication.

Being able to look someone in the eye and explain to them in detail what you expect from them, and the ramifications, is powerful.

Tenants and landlords both know utility costs are a powerful leverage tool.

@Devin Durjan I'm in the same boat.

Hey Jay  I looked at selling the plat but Columbus is 40 miles from the blazing hot market of Billings, the big developers from there wanted to make 40% and were not all that interested in coming out this way, and for us make enough  money to pursue this endeavor  it worked out better to put all the infrastructure in, we are putting in the new road, power, gas and water to each lot, we are even dropping culverts in to access each lot. 

I'm not sure how you, in Central California, can get wholesale deals in AK, but more power to you!