Buying a rental property with priva septic system: Pros and cons?

[Yixue Zhao]

Hello everyone! I was just about to place my very first offer on a single family! But the house comes with a septic system that I never dealt with before. I read some articles online and it seems there's a lot to keep in mind in order to avoid big costly surprises (e.g., hygiene products, paint, grease and oil, hair, dental floss – all of these can cause clogs and prevent drainage).

I'll be living there myself first for only a year and will rent it out afterward. I'm a bit worried that the tenants wouldn't care that much (like to avoid draining grease and oil, which is pretty typical when cooking). Is this a big concern? What are the pros and cons for buying a rental property with a private septic system? Are there any things to watch out for?

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your valuable advice :)