Yearly inspections? Might as well never inspect. Monthly inspections are perfectly legal, or whatever frequency you desire. I think you are required to give 24 hour notice however. And prop manager will typically charge 10 to 15% of the rental income, deductible at tax time of course. Ive been lucky with my tenant, responsible and decent person, been there for going on 7 years. Ive only raised his rent once, by $50. A property manage firm found him for me. Since then I have terminated my contract with the firm because my tenant does not need to be managed.. I feel bad for this woman who was victimized by a scoundrel. I hope she gets some help and is able to recover. A person her age does not need or deserve these kinds of difficulties.