We had already done exterior repairs to the house including a roof, and an AC.  

renovation including a roof replacement Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Another thought - When purchasing HVACs, roofs, tree removal, siding, etc. you can very easily pay "retail" (just look for the biggest ad campaigns online) or you can save 30-50% by being your own GC and finding or going to the crews directly.

Tenant screening is IMO one of the most over looked aspects of rental properties.

The most important aspect.

Samantha Reeves,Thank you for your reply I went through the Handbook , and although it's quite detailed , it seems to me that as Long as the Roof is in Good shape, there is no Peeling Paint on the Exterior of the house, and that the HVAC system is in working order , as well as there are no Safety hazards regarding  the property/house.What I'm not sure on though , is what if there's Some rotten wood on the exterior and or you want ( Need ) another $5,000 to upgrade the house .....new cabinets, faucets, flooring, re-paint the inside ?

This is a little out of the box but I thought I would throw it out there anyways...I feel a lot of times when people are going after their dreams of being a success in business and investing they often neglect a very important aspect of life, HEALTH.

Staying informed is another important aspect.

I’m sure many guests like that aspect, but it wasn’t for us... the price was good though for a 3/3. 

Short backstory; I’m a licensed builder in MI and have been on my own for 1.5 years completing structural restorations, insurance claims (roofs, siding, floods, etc), and about 15 or so bathroom remodels.