ie tenant is responsible for checking the smoke detector battery every six months..

My other reason was battery life.

(ie.. the doors open, the windows work, the furnace works, and smoke alarms are functional with 10yr batteries).  

When I charge $5 for a bulb or battery for a smoke detector don't complain.

(had to tighten a hand rail, replace the two pumps on the furnaces, put batteries in the fire detectors (I forced them to rewire the fan and lights in the bathroom).Its a pain dealing with an unmotivated seller, and a real estate agent that relies on email to get anything done (especially with the city (when repairs were done, told me that main inspector was sick, and underling was doing inspections and that he was emailing back and forth about getting the rein spection, It took one trip to the city hall in person for me to get the place inspected the next day)).None of this would of happened if I hadn't had the code to the lock box.

At this time I will have been a resident in Florida for a year which hopefully qualify me for instate tuition.I will a lot myself 4 month to finish up Pre-requisite module and 2 year to complete an MBA part-time.9/2017-1/20205.

Same for smoke detector batteries.

, motor oil stored in the garage, usually a dead battery there as well, etc.

There is also usually a battery hit since they are always running in the background waiting for a call.

Consider adding any of your properties to be offered by reserve auction.Study the market, have a plan, know your spending limits.Form an investors group, pool cash for more buying power.As an investor always be prepared to do business.( keep contract offers with you, blank checks, screw gun, flashlight with good batteries pens and blank addendum).Wishing you good luck and successful investing.