@Patricia Steiner As it is a condo I would think you could try to get the Association to do external pest control.

Most of what I’ve read you obtain the code violation list from a city official but it sounds more like you are purchasing the list from an external source? 

@Michael BertschAs a general rule, we only leave a fireplace functional unless it has a sealed, externally vented, gas insert ... and, even then we may disconnect it.Check with your insurance provider and see how unhappy a functional fireplace in a rental makes them.

Seems like a lot of folks prefer SFH, but I bought a Townhouse because it seems like it is easier to maintain (HOA covers external, landscaping, and neighborhood amenities).

For personal computers, I only use an external hard drive.- Not all antivirus are the same.

After multiple quotes, some great advice here, and an engineer inspection, we decided to repair the foundation with an external pier system.

I would like to bring in more external investors in the future to fuel growth and form strong partnerships. 

Putting a property into an LLC before placing it in a trust is generally recommended because an LLC provides a stronger layer of asset protection against creditors and lawsuits compared to a trust alone, effectively isolating the property from personal liabilities while still allowing for estate planning benefits through the trust structure; essentially, the LLC acts as a shield to protect the asset within the trust from external claims.Consider getting professional advice on how to structure your assets to shield and protect the asset(s).

I have spoken to my neighbours but they do not know who the HOA board members are ( it is a large complex with 100 + townhouses).It is very strange but it has not proved to be a problem in the past as the management company deal with the properties externally ( eg painting ) and the common parts and have always done so competently and individual oners deal with the inside of the properties.They are now proceeding with the painting without doing anything about the termites.

There are two types of appreciation to consider:1.Market Appreciation: Rising property values driven by external factors like economic growth, demand, or market conditions.