Either way, it seems that we are going to add this clause (unless I hear a convincing reason for not doing so).As such, I'm looking for a lease clause to have tenants pay the first $x of any repair to appliances etc. excluding major mechanical systems and roof (which are my responsibility.)Does anyone have a similar clause they wouldn't mind sharing?

(not including back taxes, mechanic liens, etc).

Buy Multi Families in distress - either financial or mechanical, the building you buy should need some type of improvement so you can increase it's value.  

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There were no interior finishes and no plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems.

I understand I might be responsible for mechanical liens or back taxes or past due HOA assessments but I have a hard time to understand if I might be responsible for other mortgages as well. in the attached picture you will see the flow of recorded documents. asking attorney to do a title check for every property is not possible. the below is public information that can be looked up by anyone

I'm a little unsure on the mechanics.

At least I was familiar with the area, WANTED to come to Honolulu if needed and do not have all the mechanicals needed in the Midwest. 

Very risky indeed,  You may end up with vegetation liens, sewer liens or mechanics liens from unpaid contractors.  

Never had more than the odd neighbor steal a 2 X4... all mechanical plumbing etc etc is put in with no security.