Hi Bigger Pockets,I am trying to "sharpen our pencils" so to speak when it comes to proper reserve amounts for rental properties and I am having a difficult time finding concrete answers to this topic.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of issues and what do you think is a proper course of action here? 

New windows are really not that much efficient than a properly fix old wooden window. 

If you choose to use someone without proper credentials it could devolve very quickly into a very expensive series of repairs.

If I am the live in landlord I feel like I could properly vet my tenants and find someone who we can agree with each other on some of these things, but then what if I move out and put other tenants in the unit and they arent able to agree on what temp to keep the ac, who pays how much of the bills, etc. 

Hi Terrence, the best way to ensure that title is clear and make sure that the property is free of liens, mortgages and other encumbrances is to consult with an attorney.

AirBnB in Sacramento proper has restrictions on short term rentals in non-owner occupied properties.

What is very important is the final budget and how complete it is or how detailed it is and the anticipated profit with that done.With a $500,000 profit to split everyone deserves their fair share depending on the participation in making things done properly and every bodies involvement. 

How do I properly use investment calculator? 

A trial on the merits is always preferred to a default.In your case your opponent apparently has no case and no money and couldn't even properly prepare a motion to re-open... it doesn't make what I said any less true.