If you're constantly uncomfortable, or anxious about a property that you don't have much direct control over, it may not be worth investing out of state, regardless of the potential returns.

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

You see the common routine for realtors, is empty the house and run as many people through there, as possible.

Or maybe the previous owner was worried about oil or grease stains.When we had our driveway redone, we asked for extra gravel and went with 6" of asphalt instead of 4" so that we wouldn't have to be worried about heavy equipment damaging it, but this is at our own home where we used to routinely drive heavy loads into our yard to get to the barn. 

I am uncomfortable dealing with the tenant and I fear for the safety of the other tenants living in this tri-plex.   

I've learned its uncomfortable to put yourself out there, & it can feel like you're wasting your time when you don't see results right away.

However, if the $20k was routine maintenance and repairs it should come out of the numerator as expenses, not added to the $50k denominator.

I reviewed his lease and noticed that it had provisions prohibiting consumption of alcohol on the premises, as well as guests past 8pm, and he was routinely showing up to check on his tenants' compliance.

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

I am understanding that these numbers are not part of the Net Operating Income as they are not considered routine yearly expenses.