They have the right tools, treatments, and expertise to fully eliminate the infestation and prevent it from coming back. 

I also know that the order in which you read them is also important as you can have all of the information, just not know where to implement it.I would highly appreciate if anybody else that has done a lot of reading could compile a short list of some books that have impacted them heavily and if so, what the best order to read them in is. 

How do these strategies actually prevent liability events from occurring in the first place, and how do they protect you when conflicts arise. 

Think of it this way; for the (unfortunate) disassociated  out their posting may not only be therapeutic, it may also have given them an outlet that prevented suicide or murder.  

Even “rent-ready” properties often need:Electrical or plumbing updatesHVAC or roof planning (not always immediate, but predictable)Better inspection discipline to avoid deferred issuesConstruction knowledge inside management helps avoid repeat work.Teams that understand both tend to scope work more accurately and plan preventative maintenance instead of reacting to emergencies.Remote ownership requires visibility.Frequent inspections, photo documentation, and clear reporting matter far more when you’re not local.Ohio can absolutely work, many investors do very well here but the transition is smoother when expectations around rehab, maintenance, and ongoing oversight are realistic.Happy to connect to discuss further...

@Alex S. good idea, but how would that prevent the furnace from pushing heat up to the top unit?

When in doubt, a quick check with your lender and local building department can prevent surprises later.

Preventive prep keeps rent flowing.6.

Is there something that would prevent a non-accredited investor with a sizable SD IRA to participate as a limited partner?

I met with them virtually to test out new features with move/in move/out process/features they are building and want to implement, I think its great.