For the locals in the area that might be able to help pinpoint areas of focus here --- think if you were an established hard working professional (not CEO or independently wealthy)  working at for example -- Redstone Arsenal, NASA, Military, one of the Universities or major Hospitals, the airport, a local lawyer, dentist, fireman, police, teacher, business manager, small business owner, corporate executive, etc, etc..  

Yours seems to be unique and definitely needs professional help.

You sound like a professional investor.

A specialist in medical residency training that rarely home or professional that needs a weeknight apartment but goes home on the weekends.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Check with a competent professional.

I would look and talk as professional as you can. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Liability risk management for me involves an "onion layered" approach.Layer 1: Know the law, follow the law.Layer 2: Respond promptly and professionally to legitimate repair requests.Layer 3: Properties held in Limited Liability CompanyLayer 4: Carry adequate liability insurance. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.