Awesome on the retirement. 

While state specific leases are simple and can work, spending the extra investment and having a real estate attorney help create one for you will likely create more value/protections and save you money in the long run

A simple baseline plan might’ve steered him toward properties with more reliable maintenace histories or a stronger neighborhood profile, saving him a lot of sweat.

You have just saved 15 or 30 minutes or whatever time you would have put into analyzing it.

I will have hard copies at the viewing, but if you print and fill it out prior to the viewing, this would save some time should you want to expedite your application in the process.

One of the board members was there and is looking to retire, We hit it off and he opened up his 30+ property portfolio to me to choose from.

This allows us to save time for you as a resident and save money for the owner of the property. 

The amount you'll save off of the purchase price will be significantly more than what the vacancy will cost.

You cram all your responses in to one post and save time/effort @user2That way you can thank @user3 for his commentTell @user4 their comment was uselessAsk @user5 to elaborate on what they meanAnd so on to @user6 and @user7.  

Also, check if they have skin in the game (their own money invested), as it shows they’re confident in the deal and aligned with your interests.If you’re considering alternatives, REITs are fantastic for super-passive investors who want steady, low-effort returns—usually about 2 points above a savings account—but you lose tax benefits and control.