I have liquid money but would like to not rely on (or use) that too heavily in the case of vacancies, unforeseen repairs and things like that until I can save for those types of events.

Just vet them heavily up front...lots of posts on BP regarding how to do that.Don't worry about entities...I invested for 10+ years before I had one.#4 good call.Immerse yourself in real estate knowledge...books, podcasts, forums, blogs...and analyze many deals. 

I am interested to know when you say the jurisdiction frowns upon it, is it the change in the laws or are they scrutinizing it heavily making sure all “t”s are crossed and all “I”s are dotted or is there more?

We have been reading post after post for the past two years from (1) members who are fed up with the market (2) members who are having a hard time starting in a hot market and (3) members who have highly appreciated properties but don't have an alternative investment option if they were to sell or exchange.Deal flow is king in this market and you have to (1) put hundreds of deals through the funnel via marketing and networking or (2) you have to invest with someone who has it.I made a decision two years ago to do more of the latter...to start heavily vetting passive opportunities with experienced sponsors who have mature deal flow pipelines (i.e. deep broker relationships, industry leaders, full time staff dedicated to deal flow, consistent off-market properties)...while still casually vetting direct owned opportunities. 

Could deter new tenants in the future.2) The boiler needs servicing and looks heavily worn/rusted, all pipe elbows are significantly corroded on exterior.3) Metering will make it easier to survey usage and determine equitable rent adjustments.So...best to "save" $200 per month in utilities, paying itself off in the long run (i.e. 50 months)?

I wouldn' t lean heavily on it. 

@Samantha SwensonI think this question is more complicated than many give it credit for but most on these boards are heavily invested and thus have their outlook which is not necessarily wrong but can be a little more on the positive side. 

Thank you for the linkPeople mistakenly think just because someone is interviewed on a podcast that they are heavily vetted or it somehow guarantees they are trusted.

As for the last crash, I wasn't in the market heavily but had a few properties. 

Admittedly we need to do a better job at finding alternate/off market deals- and I'm relying heavily on BP to help with my education/plan of action.