@Chaim Mal, that’s a great question and one a lot of first-time investors run into.From the tax side, having the property in your name versus an LLC doesn’t really change how you’re taxed.

It doesn’t matter how much you owe on your loans.

One that rewards churn and that doesn't hold a manager accountable for bad decisions.

Quote from @Sam Liu: Thanks for sharing the potential risks — it definitely doesn’t sound like a good idea.

If the former need to 100% make sure you are following your state/county laws and the lease language regarding notification for entering the unit without the tenant present.If the latter and your won't be entering the unit then the form of notice doesn't matter, but would advise several contact methods to get as many on board as possible. 

I have informed him of this and he said he just "doesn't feel comfortable" now.

What you call someone or something doesn't change what it is in the eyes of the law. 

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like such a great property. 

Quote from @Scott Chilton: When a deal doesn’t fit the usual lending box, I like to pause and look at what’s really blocking it.

Doesn't matter if it costs him extra, that's the price for bouncing a check.If you need to do renos and don't want to take the time to do it (congrats on the baby), then pay someone to do it.