I run the check anyway but with a grain of salt. 

Check your competition and make sure your are under them if reasonable to do so.

No pictures.One property we spot check because we are only an hour away.If we find issues or get cleaning complaints they are going to do better or we get a new cleaner.

You can always get MLS data many places.You be the investor, let the realtors do their jobs.

PSA : Don't hire TRUEBOOKS they will cash your check and leave you high and dry. 

., and ability to verify receipts and transactions (the verification is done by upper management to check and validate the revenues and expenses)4.

They are not my docs so I just need to check with him.Andrew Holmes

I saw you have regular check in.

Horror story #2: while selling off one of the Class C Indianapolis properties, buyer asked me to pay replace the sewer line before closing... absolutely not...here's a partial credit (check to written out to contractor from closing proceeds so buyers don't pocket the money) 

Analyzing Deals:Mainly I use the MLS to check for rentals comps or previously sold comps & potential ARV.