Roads, water, sewer, gas, electric, etc..I'm also here for any discussion on any other items that might be of note, trying to learn as much as possible on this front.

In general, I would say Kitchen, Bathrooms and any deferred maintenance should be your focused items. 

This is true for bonus depreciation items as well.  

A PMC is great to use not only for all these items but also really being a trusted source for vendors too etc. 

Unless the item is a total fabrication.  

So much propaganda they only list peer-reviewed medical journals outlining the data and conclusions http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-biblio...it's not a conspiracy that most insurance companies either do not allow those breeds on properties they insure or the exclude damage done by those "vicious breeds" it's an actual, real and present danger and very applicable to the aspiring and actual professional property manager/investor.

It is not your responsibility to house this person's items indefinitely in your rental. 

An example was a line item for alimony (I am single and have never been married).

So using your words "Lockup" the property but make sure your offer includes due diligence items to protect yourself.

Seen that play a few times.. this whole sub to being taught to under capitalized or starter investors who don't know what they don't know and learn this on line is just so very dangerous.