You'll also want to ensure you have a good property manager to look after the upkeep of the property if you are not there to notice anything deteriorating or which may need attention.Creating an LLC in California could cost you a minimum tax of $800 every year.

Faded, chipped or cracked paint due to normal and expected wear of paint or deterioration of sheen over time.

It may take 200 yrs for the building frame to eventually deteriorate, but it will eventually need to be replaced.

If the building doesn't have an HOA I would be even more worried because then there is no overall management for the property and this can lead to an act of waste or quicker deterioration of the building since no one is taking care of it.To avoid this problem that you're dealing with what I would recommend is having your realtor or yourself adjust your criteria to properties where there is no HOA.

The town just doesn't have the political willpower to clean up the city and deal with homelessness, crime, and deteriorating buildings/homes.

Unfortunately, these toilets were only 3 years old as evidence from previous owners receipts for replacement. and yes wax seals do deteriorate however I did mean wear and tear. it was evident that damage was caused by someone. toilets don't get old in 3 years unless they're damaged. at least in my experience. and no I meant the toilet in the upstairs until leaked into the lower unit because the lower unit ripped out the drywall and broke a pipe thus causing more damages to the piping.8) Due to the leak ended up having sewage remediation company come out and rip out drywall, carpet, faming, and plumbing.

Every month a property sits vacant, it deteriorates more and continues to cost money. 

Sometimes paint is enough to make it look better, but I don't know how much it has deteriorated.  

Tenant shall not dispose of any substances or materials that may cause clogging, damage, or deterioration of the plumbing system, such as grease, oil, hair, sanitary products, paper towels, wipes, or chemicals.

Got an inspection done on a property and the inspector noted deterioration in certain areas of the brick.