:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Houses are still selling as hot cakes with 30 days on market if priced properly and inventory that has been the same for the last 8 months (new in, old out), so be ready to be very clear on where to focus your search. 

I do personally think that Section 8 can be a great investment if tenants are screened properly.

A proper sewer inspection is critical to avoid future plumbing disasters.

Can anyone please direct me into the proper direction/s.

I wouldn’t buy a property from my mom without proper title insurance.

I've not done that remotely, but it could be done.I have a handyman that gets used appliances all the time and installs them in my rental houses when needed.It would take some trust or coordination on your part but could save you some substantial money.I'm sure you could find someone on the next door app that was handy and had a truck to go pickup stuff.

If you want to properly protect yourself, use layered insurance when you start. 

Investing in syndications, done properly, takes a lot of time. 

You might consider giving a notice to the entire building that you will be doing a walk-through on a certain date to check the condition of the property - you have a right to maintain your property and access all units if they are home or not with proper notice.Also, make sure that your notices have a person named as UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS listed.