I told him i would not pay until what we had agreed was fulfilled, he then went to "fix" what was left and he did a mediocre job and called it done.

@Aidan MulliganI personally witnessed my neighbor having her small dog ripped FROM its harness and killed as she was walking it by a pit.

Very thorough due diligence, speaking with neighbors, and negotiating with tax deed investor for purchase of adjoining lot.

I would suggest talking to the neighbors.

Win win winYou've locked down a nice investment, with an infinite return on investment.Your tenants have a nice place to live in.The neighbors and HOA should appreciate the work you've done. 

Is there anything to be careful of (legally) with paying my neighbors (that I trust) to be my property manager when I move out of my house hack?

I actually think I saw this house but I didn't go downstairs (it was a training event) but if it's the same house the neighbor across the street came up to conversate and told me he fixed up his and I believe he told me he was listing for $240k or $250k. 

The neighboring property owner is just trying to scare you off into selling the property to him, and at a likely cheaper cost than he would have paid at auction.

. electric cord to neighbors property. shut off main breaker. chain my grandmother to a treadmill and a generatorbut seriously. solar panels. energy efficient appliances. energy proofing (windows,doors,insulation,etc)

Ground-up construction is a hornet's nest of zoning, codes, red tape, and annoying neighbors.