Alternatively, you could DM him.

**Alternatives**: Have any of you opted for a different approach, like including appliance repair costs as part of your maintenance budget?

Read this post's Myth 4:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...It is more difficult to pass the material participation test when you use a management company, but it is possible.

So now I'm in search of an alternative option that I can trust, is proactive in managing the property, knows the market, finds good tenants and treats them well and has good communication skills.

This doesnt just cover materials , it covers permits and fees , monies to cover dumpsters , portable bathroom , drawings ,ordering materials  and administrative costs, etc  in preparing for your job .                                     

What you’re referring to is often called a structured installment sale, and it can be a tax-efficient alternative when you're not planning to reinvest directly in other real estate.Here’s what you need to know:How It Works: In a structured sale, you sell the property and receive payments over time, rather than as a lump sum.

I’ve helped manage budgets, materials, timelines — pretty much every part of the process.

So as an alternative, I'm considering pivoting to a short-term rental, but I'm also realistic that I don't have the time to manage an STR, nor do I know enough to determine if net of management fees and other fees and utilities, whether it's actually a viable strategy, even if I wanted to hire it out. 

Materials from Home Depot/Lowe's alone will probably run you around $20K.

In CA an unlicensed handyman can only do $1000 (labor & materials)Only a licensed c39 contractor can do roofing and must carry workers comp insurance on himself and employees.