When work needs to be done, we require the tenant to provide access.

I thought my situation would be one. 

There are many who will argue my methods and that's fine, it's worked very well for me and has been extremely rewarding in ways that cannot be compensated monetarily. 

My recommendation would be different if you were a high-income earner or if you wanted steady equity growth.

It's mostly Class A properties, a few Class B.You may find the below copy & paste info useful in addressing your question:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

But it doesn't have to be that way. 

Prices remain relatively low, but appreciation may be slower.Monroe: A mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, Monroe has become a popular choice for investors, especially in areas where new developments are popping up.Appreciation-Focused NeighborhoodsBallantyne: A well-established area with high demand, Ballantyne offers excellent long-term appreciation potential, though cash flow opportunities may be limited.South End: A booming urban hub with a vibrant retail and restaurant scene.

Their restrictions may be too much of a hassle.- Can't see a Senior-Only complex allowing Short-Term-Rentals (STR).If so, SELL.2) What is the history of Association Fee increases and how well capitalized is the Association for future repairs?

I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible. 

Well, at least it's much easier to gather 201 hours than 500 hours.