So my tenants  told me they have been emptying the washing machine into the sump pump past 6 months (As opposed to in the shower. )several circuit breakers stopped working and the electrician just told me It’s because  because the sump pump circuit breaker shorted. 

Overloading of circuits in older homes is a bigger issue.  

Make sure tenant knows how to flip breakers, turn off the water main, relight water heater pilot, etc.

Having ANY SEASONING AT ALL is a deal breaker to just about all of the scenarios you will face as an investor.

From personal experience- electric can be very easy, because if wired properly, all circuits should be separate already and connect to one breaker box.

Tenant Preferences:What are some preferences or deal-breakers that I should be aware of when selecting and marketing to these tenants?

Ok, not completely closed; they allow you to push data in, but then your stuck to see and manipulate in a very limited way.For me this is a deal breaker because if you can't quickly and easily check on the health of your business, you are wasting time and stifling your growth. 

Whats holding me back is my lack of "boots on ground" network here in Longmont, Colorado.All my properties are SFR class A type, so almost no maintenance in last 2 years (leaking vacuum breaker for sprinklers is the only little task I can think of).

Thankfully, most were the for-profit, run-to-the-back-of-the-room clubs that catered to the national speaker circuit.

I think many circuit court judges know that, and they are already tightening up on pleadings requirements, especially in judicial foreclosure lawsuits.