I recommend having a local experienced investor (an unbiased party not someone trying to sell you something) do a detailed video tour of the property and the street/neighborhood before you submit an offer and paying them for their time $100 or $150.

If you're dead-set on OOS REI, then I'd suggest studying up on the books, articles, forum posts, videos, etc. on the subject, and talking with as many OOS investors as possible (ESPECIALLY inexperienced investors who tried OOS REI for one of their first deals).

I've done lots of research on pricing strategy, this guy has killer free content on youtube.

The people I’ve encountered in my 40 + years as a real estate investor and private lender who are successful have the following in commonThey are educated as to principles of real estate; real estate law; and real estate financeThey LEARN something new about real estate investing almost every day, and are open to realigning their strategy, tactics, and portfolio to encompass new information and knowledgeThey SPECIALIZE either in a strategy, property type or geographical area, and become EXPERT in that areaThey have survived real estate “depressions” where property prices have dropped 20% - 50%They understand the difference between real estate investing, operating a real estate BUSINESS, and having a real estate job.They network, for knowledge, capital and most importantly DEAL FLOWThe key thing to consider when you watch a YouTube video, take an “introductory” seminar, or read a guru’s website, is what is the subject persons BIAS?  

If you click that link and scroll down a bit, there is a 5 minite video where Jim takes you through the process.

I had some ideas also which could be like a hot tub or sauna games (pool,video games, airhockey ETC).

It tracks all maintenance requests well and you can make notes, add pictures, videos and communicate directly with the tenant in the maintenance request.

If gathering everyone on the same day isn't feasible, detailed photos and videos of each area needing work can be a great alternative for initial estimates.

I would try am accommodate as much as possible since they have to take days off work.You could do a video walk through to document everything or do it while the cleaners are there.I don't do a post walk with tenant and the new tenant agrees everything is in good condition when they sign the lease.Try and be flexible.

Any suggestions on anything in the video would be greatly appreciated!