Maybe there were, it's not really my area.I remember one court case where symphony musicians were not allowed to deduct the cost of their performance tuxedos, under the theory that those clothes were suitable for non-business wear.

He was cross collateralizing all of his performing rentals so he could do land development.

As a landlord, you want to have procedures established for each task you will be performing (rent collection, marketing, showings, leasing process, move-in day, move-out day, maintenance calls, utility switches...) in order to treat your tenants equally and fairly.

Hire hourly, give small tasks, and fire them FAST if they don't perform. 2.

If you have some addresses where you want to start this venture, an Architect can perform a zoning analysis.

my last loan I did and I only have one loan total.. but I chose to pay my own tax's and insurance up front as I found with impounds they usually are sitting on a fair bit of your money.. 

Understandably, in the interim until you find and get the PM going, ask the PM if they can get their recommended contractor to perform the repairs in advance of you signing an agreement with the promise that if it goes well you will sign on.

We understand that it’s a big loss but we are looking to the best strategy to beat the situation and restructure our portfolio from this and get something else that performs if we can get anything from this.

I only know what I know though so tips on what I may require from a computer is appreciated.

Since I only have one property, and want to manage myself, I have been reluctant to take direct bookings.