The problem is no one book is going to be detailed enough for your specific state and county.Right here on BP there are lots of discussions about tax liens.

The problem, other than this going against my philosophy of keeping everything passive, is I don’t think I’ll be able to get into the property to walk the inside prior to purchase and have no clue what I’m getting into.

If that is a problem for you, you should just sell or self manage because you aren't going to find a similar level of service for a lower price.

I've been in each unit within the last week so we can rule out the portable washing machine.After hunting season (insert "you might be a redneck" joke here), I'll move one of my trail cameras into the laundry if the problem persists.  

It is zoned single family but since the previous owner is using it as a rooming house a few things look different that I am worried about the appraiser not passing:Outside doors for each room with locks.The only common area is the kitchen, no dining room, living room, etc.The rooms consist of 5 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.Each room has a bed and a small drawer which I am thinking of diassembling before the appraiser comes.Would I have a problem with this?

We’re considering whether to do mid-grade updates and rent it soon if we can find a good next property though acquisition and ongoing costs are a problem.

You can also expect increasing HOA fees, and there may be some problems renting a property inside a difficult.You don't have any experience, prices are at an all-time high, and rates are also high. 

By the 3rd or 4th year if they aren't the same or have increased we all prob will have bigger problems

Buyers and sellers should consider some amount of closing money be held in escrow after closing to cover potential problems with the non-responding tenants.Does anybody have any experiences to share with successful use of a Tenant Estoppel Letter, or times they wish they'd know about this tool before entering a Purchase and Sale Agreement?

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