For higher-end properties in Cincinnati, everyone seems to claim they can handle it, but then there are performance issues. 

HUD performed extensive due diligence on us, and had to approve us as buyer's and our management company and mangers.

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These will give you a clear picture of the property's current performance and potential.

It can be a daunting task when you are trying to run a business and I finally honored that I am spent!  

The real estate investing industry uses "Classes" to rank property performance risk, but there's NO agreed upon industry model:(Here's what we use for our Metro Detroit market: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?

Perform an inspection while you're at it. 

I currently use the two family cars we have to conduct these activities, and I am looking to buy a new vehicle that is more suitable (a truck) for the tasks that I have been doing. 

I wanted to be absolutely sure I had complete agency and that I knew how to perform my own analysis over various situations.

You want a hustler, not a top performer, if you want check-ins.