My family is always telling me how successful I am, but I never fully believe or embrace that.

This is the list I've got in mind:The plumbing system.The electrical system.The structural condition.The heating and air conditioning systems.The basement and foundation.The roof and attic.Evidence of water penetration or grading issues.Appliances and other general components of the home.MoldNot sure about thesePests such as bugs and wildlife.Environmental issues such as radon, asbestos and lead paint.2.

Combine this with consumers' embrace of the sharing-economy, and it's a great time to be an owner.I started an interview series on my blog with vacation rental owners, including a super nice guy on this forum (thanks @Joe Sillaman  )!  

if the weed block works and I get it sealed, is the seal solid enough  to prevent further weed penetration?  

I would embrace it with open arms as an opportunity for you to take advantage of.

The best deals are the unexpected one, embraced the "craziness" and you will have some great outcomes.

Around here the boilers and hot water heaters are usually in basements, which offers some protection from freezing, but not if there is a breach that allows cold winds to penetrate.

It is important for new investors to be aware of the challenges and embrace them, but not pretend things are going to be easy.

I'm assuming from your last post that the actual penetrations from your first post are probably plumbing vents, which don't require any kind of cap.

And they don't embrace the family landscaping, cleaning and painting projects at the rentals, ha ha.