Despite all that, I did visit a couple of nice neighborhoods (not many) and if the properties you're looking at happen to be in one of those, you're at a much better spot than what I have described above. 

You usually need to lock up the deal and get a lot of those things done during the process.Buying near your son's college would be a great idea if you plan on having him house hack there and manage or learn or use one unit as short-term or mid-term for when you visit. 

You definitely need to visit the area to get an understanding.

I found the job order from a pest control visit this year.

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If you're unable to visit the area, video walkthroughs and detailed photo documentation are essential.

In the last few month we had 2 visits of officers from the Special Enforcement office, the first time I spoke with them they said they were just trying to see the airbnb listing to make sure it was in compliance with their requirements, I had guests in the room and I didn't let them in.

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They will tell you what they are and they include an on site visit to your location.