Many people maintain property they own differently from property they rent.  

Hopefully the three quotes when they arrive will be fairly insightful.

So as to not seem biased and to be fair one REIA may appeal to you and your needs more then mine so my pick for the last many years may not be your pick. 

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!

Don't forget to factor for this - upon moveout, we reasonably expect to cashflow around $500/mo, which will allow us to maintain and hold for as long as possible to collect appreciation and yes some extra money toward the next investment. 

In a cooling climate your state's laws probably state the calendar date upon which heat needs to be provided (for example beginning October 15th) and the temperatures that the unit is required to maintain (for example 65 degrees). 2.

Some are fairing better than others but I am optimistic about the overall city outlook because the fundamentals are strong.

Be interested in what your thoughts are to include this in a lease (needs to be maintained to some defined degree of cleanliness rather than waiting until move-out and deduct cleaning charges from their deposit).

I am not a CPA, but do maintain books for various real estate-types.

A tenant who fails to maintain a rental property could end up costing you more in property damage and court fees than the amount of rent they're paying you upfront.