In person is better than over the phone if possible, as I have been told by annoyed or lazy clerks "NO STR allowed" as that was the easy button to get me off the phone, or if they are anti STR. 

The large majority of buyers get inspections.

Personally I think this is where a lot of sale lease back programs fail the seller.

I personally would avoid over investing in this unit.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Good points I try to target a price range basically a starter  home  that is affordable in  A,B area . 

I would never own rental properties in my personal name.

There are legal requirements for disposing personal property left behind by a tenant.

Typically someone who was communicative turns distant, unresponsive, blows you off when you're trying to talk to them in person, and the tall tale sign of boxes in the hallway.

Don't talk yourself into a place because of personal use.Buying a $475k condo that brings in 35k in gross rental income will lose a lot of money.