You could have an addendum that tenant assumes responsibility for routine maintenance that would cover additional items like landscaping, smoke detectors, air filters etc.

So that most are uncomfortable with anything outside the safe harbor without a lot of zeros and attorneys behind the exchange - a lot!

Public transportation is always an issue here, but unless you have a set routine and you do not want to go out and enjoy other parts of the city, not having a car is not an option.

Even though Life Co's are routinely responsible for 10%-20% of all originated commercial loans, their role is often understated.

It can be done [we do it all the time] but I would not advise it for a new investor.I also work with investors who routinely acquire mortgages [most conventional] to purchase single family rental homes and it works very well for them.

Unless you see bugs or have line-item expenses it's sometimes hard to see those items that you might see as a routine expense.3.)

Blame the lease if it makes you uncomfortable to be the bad guy (and I get it, it's not fun).

Solid leads fall through the cracks when people make 3 common mistakes1) not pick up right away or let calls go to voicemail routinely 2) not knowing that most sellers lie and that by educating them you can get some of them to reach a reasonable price3) NOT FOLLOWING UP PROPERLY - many people don't even know what a CRM is... 

In my case the lot was a strip adjoining my land that had been dedicated 70 years ago for a private drive to access several lots behind mine built on 65 years ago.The county would routinely sell this strip for back taxes (its not even on my tax bill) and unsuspecting buyers would find out;1 The parcel isn't big enough to develop2 The parcel was dedicated as a drive (can't be changed)       As for your parcel under a structure I would think a survey would be required and then see the rules on adverse possession in your locale, because that is what someone might claim against your potential claim.   

Hint; you notify the landlord who can and should find out if he's aware that his UNTREATED medical condition is making other tenants uncomfortable and that he's being inappropriate with them.