In general, I would suggest repairing the rented unit when it is rented now because once you move in to renovate, yes the improvements are added to the basis, but repairs are not ( there is one exception) Although there is a rule that when you are improving the personal residence and there are minor repairs done with the improvements, those repairs can be added to the basis, but you would benefit more doing the repair now while it is rented to get a tax deduction right away rather than adding to the basis. 

They took one of those accounts, added my friends name onto it, wait over six months, so if he needs to do anything, show the bank to passbook, and he's good to go.

I have published 9 books on Amazon Kindle, created multiple drop-shipping businesses and ran Facebook Ad campaigns for companies.

Google voice?

I currently manage the properties w/ Google Docs and Sheets but would like to find software. 

I have added the definitions below for others on the site who may find the information helpful.Before, you can determine if an eviction or ejectment is the right course of action you must first have define what the person living in your home is.  

Also didn't know Cozy was including rent payments, they must have added that after I stopped using it!

Adding up the total rental income each month would tell you what those units are rented for all together.

Google basement waterproofing. 

I used an addendum to have the person added to the lease and just got all the existing roommates to sign off on the addendum as to have proof they all agreed.