If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

I would wait a while to get them at a discount but with condos, it always feels like a gamble because of future assessments, fee increases and difficulty getting a tenant approved in a timely manner.

@chrisSeveney should have some good advice as well.if this is NJ one thing I do know your in for a long slog and fairly costly

But there is hope... if you drive through the 4th ward area, you can clearly tell which properties are owned (single family homes with kept lawns and neatly decorated) and which properties are rentals (usually a broken window or two, falling apart porches, messy yards)... the closer to the single family-dense parts in the 4th ward, the better chance you have of getting a rental property that hasn't been laid to waste that you can purchase for a fairly cheap price. 

Make sure they pay for the repairs, but don't charge them $250 for something that cost you $50 plus time, be fair.  

Although to be fair I had some that stayed for years .. 

Fair credit rating starts at 580 not 680 and these are renters not buyers. 

Are you willing to gamble your life and those of your family on, "being accountable for your rentals", "being a good landlord", or "maintaining your properties correctly and being decent to your tenants"?

When I first started I wouldn't touch them but now we buy them fairly consistently. 

Since you're moving in soon, having face-to-face conversations can establish a personal connection and show your commitment to fair and clear communication.