I sold because when it comes down to it, I think I was returning 8% over the last 15 years which came with headaches, a tree that keeps falling and nearly killing someone, hail storms that keep damaging the roof and increase property values that also increase the property taxes because Texas is 2.2% which is raising faster than rents can keep up with.

-Has no crawlspace (common for older properties) so we couldn't see the foundation-Drywood termite/wood decaying fungi damage seen on all the windows/doors/parts of the beam on the exterior, parts of roof decking and rafters in the attic-Old leaks/moisture damage seen in the ceilings and attic-Parts of the roof has patch work-Roof doesn't have any permits on record (don't know how old it is)Seller's offer to me:-Fumigation treatment for drywood termites (tenting the house)-Replace and repair all damage wood throughout the house-Replace the entire roof with a new permit-Replace one window in every room (not all)-Pay for a structural engineer to inspect the foundation-Offer to get quotes for repairs and have a 15-20K budget to make all repairs, house is 500K.

I purchased a 3/2/2, 1366 sqft rental home built in 1986 (roof 8-10 years, no pool, smoke alarm, etc) in May 2023.

New roof, solar, paint, lvp in the living room, granite countertops, cabinet handles, fixtures, carpet on stairs and upstairs, refurnished entire house.

Having 100 units under one roof gives you far more focus and economies of scale when it comes to maintenance etc.All your risk is concentrated on one pile.

If any of you could help me determine what kind of property damage I should avoid either because it costs too much to fix or it is just too difficult/ time consuming (things like termites, gas lines needing repair, roofing, etc.).

The  unit is rented consistently and is functional but also needs upgrades, new siding (has 2 layers), Some rooms could benefit from re-wiring and more insulation,   Painting is always an issue as it is not plaster but older thin wallboard. kitchen is fairly new, bathroom could use upgrade, upstairs bedrooms have some pitched ceilings but I don't think based on the foundation/construction it is a candidate for a full second story and it had a new roof a few years ago.

Ins is through the roof as well. 

No... we replaced the roof, why put in a crappy hvac?)

There will be a lot of no's but there are still ways to get them talking (it's in scripts - "Not even for $$$", I'm not calling to lowball you or waste your time", "I'm really just planning for my next one in the next 3-6 months"Get to the details like Capex - age of roof, furnaces, water heaters, central ac units, electrical, any recent updating in kitchens or baths.