Roof Maintenance/Repair: Done as needed, paid by the owner.

In California, an unlicensed professional cannot independently let a client into a home to show it; only a licensed real estate agent can conduct property showings, although an unlicensed assistant may be present to let someone in under the supervision of a licensed agent for specific purposes like inspections or repairs, but cannot discuss the property details or engage in sales activitiesPaying agents hourly would drive your overhead through the roof especially if the brokerage is not closing deals!!!

As noted, it keeps capital available to replace the HVAC, when it goes out in your first month of ownership, or the roof starts leaking and you are chasing an unknown source to the tune of thousands of dollars.  

I'm originally from Western PA as well (Slippery Rock) and now reside in Atlanta.Here is how I am looking at it along with the assumptions I am making:1) I think the growth prospects are better in the Atlanta market than Pittsburgh from a pure demographics standpoint.2) I estimate your return on equity at 7.2% currently3) Over the long haul appreciation is going to take you further when it comes to net worth than cashflow will4) Doubling of the roofs is doubling the expensesThings to consider:1) What is the year built of your Atlanta property vs. what you could replace it with in PGH?

The issues being  1) inconsistencies in roof (dont know what this means)  2) a hole in the drywall behind stove in kitchen because of which there are spiders coming out of the wall and they had to kill two of them.At this time, I am concerned that they will trash the house while leaving it.

Structural- roof, newer building no EPA?

You may not have time to rack when the time comes.

The house has a new roof, but HVAC and water heater replacement might be needed in the next few years.Also, mortgage rates are currently around 7%.

Roof cut off?

Great property, perfect setup for a duplex with separate driveways, entrances, back patios w/ storage, brand new roof, plumbing, newer HVAC, appliances, flooring, etc.