.- jobs are great, however, people are willing to commute, usually close to jobs means busy/noisy, apart from Milenials who love that social interaction, older families with kids may prefer a quiet "cul-de-sac" street where kids can play freely- proximity to certain negative aspects such as railroads, flood zonesOn the inventory level, I am monitoring the supply/demand of rentals in a certain area of interest.

I am signed up with Trans Union and Equifax for monitoring and they offer tips to help build credit.

Lots of moving parts for a newbie to monitor and not get hurt.

This is for sure something youre going to have to keep monitoring, but in the mean time I would not over step any boundaries. 

I've been monitoring the forums here for a few weeks now and find a world of info available.

If they want to pay to have it monitored they can.

On multiple tenant properties, somebody needs to monitor Common Area Maintenance issues.

I have no idea haha, but I'm monitoring this topic just so I can see what responses you get.It seems that the one great thing in this deal is the sellers only owing 12K so at least that is easier to work with.

I'll keep monitoring but not try to get involved and see if they can work something out.

If you choose to invest in a market distant from your own it may be very advisable to find a trustworthy local partner or property manager who can help you monitor your investments, at least until you become expert in that market yourself.