I'm a brand new investor just starting to visualize my future success and I have a question for some of the long timers out there.  

So I'm focusing on durability first, but it also must be visually and functionally appealing to a tenant. 

They also have the kitchen designers at the store so they can help you with measurements and visualize your order.

I would always inspect a HUD home yourself or have someone you trust inspect it visually before offering.

Might use some online visualization tools.

I also work for designers builders and agents and such doing virtual staging and 3D visualizations.

A visual inspection and a pressure test should uncover most issues. 

You are what you think about.Face the fear and act.Common Sense + Action + Persistance + Humor + Visualization of Success = Power, do not lose your power.Print this out.

Had this landlord visualized his decision in this manner, he would have never done this. 

I am assuming you are buying an older property since the majority of buildings in Chicago are 100 years old, in that case, it's unlikely the garage would have anchor bolts.I lean on your inspector or get someone out there to visually inspect the garage.