It’s true that not being able to drive can make things a bit more complex, but you can definitely find ways around it.Using rideshare or public transportation is a viable option, especially in areas with good transit systems.

It should all be published / public information. 

For our clients, we separate repairs into catergories: 1) Health & Saftey - highest priority to avoid lawsuits2) Property Preservation - don't want a $500 water leak repair to become a $5k repair later3) Government Required - for city & S8 inspections4) Marketing Negative Impact - who wants to rent a "purple" house?

We also try to note everything wrong that is readily visible and then categorize each issue as:1) Health & Safety2) Property Preservation3) Marketing Negative Impact4) MiscellaneousThis can help owners make better decisions on which repairs to prioritize, especially if they have a limited budget.

IRS Publications 946 (How to Depreciate Property) and 527 (Residential Rental Property) can offer some guidance. 

@Jackson Sincerbeaux if this is a large hedge fund that is publicly traded, then they are working with numerous brokers and wholesalers alike to find and acquire deals.

One other MA change on the health care side is they have lowered lead levels of children on which action from the state will be taken in MA so more people with see health department intervention earlier that has it upsides. 

I did consult with a couple lawyers and would be happy to share my findings with you but not in a public forum. 

If nobody redeems in the judicial foreclosure lawsuit, BUT somebody with redemption rights demands a public auction, then the judge will order an auction on the courthouse steps. 

Plenty of publications and journals to read on this, along with books and other print media.